Aurelius vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aurelius

Boy #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman/Latin European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,120
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aury, Rel, Leo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aurelius Rank #1,120
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1120 for Aurelius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aurelius ___

  • Aurelius James
  • Aurelius Marcus
  • Aurelius Sebastian
  • Aurelius Felix
  • Aurelius Theodore
  • Aurelius Roman

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aurelius

Maximus Cassius Octavia Valentina Julius

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurelius or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aurelius at #1120 in the United States.

What do Aurelius and Theodore mean?

Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aurelius and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aurelius is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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