Brigham vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigham

Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,191
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brig

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Brigham Rank #2,191
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brigham ___

  • Brigham James
  • Brigham Lee
  • Brigham Scott
  • Brigham Cole
  • Brigham David
  • Brigham Henry

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 Brigham

Eliza Hyrum Porter Nephi Lydia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigham or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Theodore mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Brigham and Theodore boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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