Arnold vs Theoden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arnie, Arno

Playground Safety Score

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Theoden

Boy #1,860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"king, lord of the people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Fantasy

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,860
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arnold Rank #1,694
Theoden Rank #1,860

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #1860 for Theoden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnold ___

  • Arnold James
  • Arnold Lee
  • Arnold Scott
  • Arnold Paul
  • Arnold Henry

Theoden ___

  • Theoden James
  • Theoden William
  • Theoden Arthur
  • Theoden Henry
  • Theoden Edmund
  • Theoden Alaric

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arnold

Gerald Harold Donna Linda Ronald

If you choose Theoden

Eowyn Faramir Rowan Arthur Isolde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnold or Theoden more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Theoden at #1860 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Theoden mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin).

Are Arnold and Theoden boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Theoden is primarily a boy name.

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