Atticus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Atti, Cus

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Atticus Rank #277
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #277 for Atticus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atticus ___

  • Atticus James
  • Atticus Cole
  • Atticus Reed
  • Atticus Grant
  • Atticus Henry
  • Atticus Finch

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Theodore mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Atticus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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