Bastian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Spanish French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,003
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bast, Bash, Bas

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bastian Rank #1,003
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1003 for Bastian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastian ___

  • Bastian James
  • Bastian Cole
  • Bastian Luca
  • Bastian Finn
  • Bastian Alexander
  • Bastian Grey

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 Bastian

Caspian Florian Leona Isadora Matthias

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Bastian at #1003 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Theodore mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Bastian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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