Barclay vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barclay

Boy #23,342 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #23,342
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Bar, Barc, Barcy

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Valerie Lovelace Tyria

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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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Wyatt Lucas Harrison Silas

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Popularity Comparison

Barclay Rank #23,342

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #23342 for Barclay.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barclay or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barclay at #23342 in the United States.

What do Barclay and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Barclay and Theodore boy or girl names?

Barclay is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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