Boris vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

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 Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Boris and Theodore mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Boris and Theodore boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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