Artemus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artemus Rank #5,370
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5370 for Artemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemus ___

  • Artemus James
  • Artemus William
  • Artemus Henry
  • Artemus Lee
  • Artemus Cole
  • Artemus Blake

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemus

Orion Apollo Cassius Phoebe Diana

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Artemus at #5370 in the United States.

What do Artemus and Theodore mean?

Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Artemus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Artemus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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