Barron vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Ron

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1016 for Barron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barron ___

  • Barron James
  • Barron William
  • Barron Alexander
  • Barron Michael
  • Barron Thomas
  • Barron Edward

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Theodore mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Barron and Theodore boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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