Boy vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Boy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boy Rank #4,506
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4506 for Boy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boy ___

  • Boy Santos
  • Boy Cruz
  • Boy Manuel
  • Boy Jose
  • Boy Antonio
  • Boy Miguel

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 Boy

Baby Dong Totoy Ding Jun

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Boy at #4506 in the United States.

What do Boy and Theodore mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Boy and Theodore boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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