Barrington vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrington

Boy #9,563 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Barra's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,563
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Barri, Bari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9563 for Barrington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

  • Barrington James
  • Barrington Charles
  • Barrington Edward
  • Barrington William
  • Barrington Alexander

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Theodore mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Barrington and Theodore boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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