Banks vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banks

Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#367
Total SSA Count
899
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ban, Bay, Baie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Banks Rank #367
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #367 for Banks.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Banks ___

  • Banks Oliver
  • Banks James
  • Banks Henry
  • Banks Alexander
  • Banks William
  • Banks Thomas

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 Banks

Crew Sloane Lennox Palmer Scout

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banks or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Banks at #367 in the United States.

What do Banks and Theodore mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Banks and Theodore boy or girl names?

Banks is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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