Birger vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Birger

Boy #37,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to help, to save, to rescue"

Origin: Old Norse bjarga

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,901
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Birge, Birk

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Birger Rank #37,901
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37901 for Birger.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Birger ___

  • Birger Olaf
  • Birger Erik
  • Birger Lars
  • Birger Sten
  • Birger Axel
  • Birger Henrik

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 Birger

Gunnar Leif Sigrid Ingrid Astrid

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birger or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Birger at #37901 in the United States.

What do Birger and Theodore mean?

Birger means "to help, to save, to rescue" (Old Norse bjarga origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Birger and Theodore boy or girl names?

Birger is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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