Barnes vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

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 Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Theodore mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Barnes and Theodore boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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