Bellamy vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Bel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bellamy Rank #691
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #691 for Bellamy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bellamy ___

  • Bellamy James
  • Bellamy Oliver
  • Bellamy Fox
  • Bellamy Grey
  • Bellamy August
  • Bellamy Reid

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 Bellamy

Phoebe Octavia Jasper Flynn Imogen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellamy or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Bellamy at #691 in the United States.

What do Bellamy and Theodore mean?

Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Bellamy and Theodore boy or girl names?

Bellamy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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