Barker vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barker

Boy #28,536 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,536
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Bar, Bark, Barky

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Hinton Capus Aermias Clements

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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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Jude Luca Adam Emmett

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Popularity Comparison

Barker Rank #28,536

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28536 for Barker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barker or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barker at #28536 in the United States.

What do Barker and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Barker and Theodore boy or girl names?

Barker is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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