Arturo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arturo Rank #578
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #578 for Arturo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

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 Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arturo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arturo at #578 in the United States.

What do Arturo and Theodore mean?

Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arturo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arturo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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