Balfour vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Balfour

Boy #34,498 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34,498
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Bal, Balf, Balfy

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Endeavor Elihue Cromwell Eirnin

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Arthur Everett Beckham Oliver

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Popularity Comparison

Balfour Rank #34,498

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #34498 for Balfour.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balfour or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Balfour at #34498 in the United States.

What do Balfour and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Balfour and Theodore boy or girl names?

Balfour is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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