Butch vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Butch

Boy #13,319 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tough, masculine, rugged"

Origin: American English slang

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,319
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
But, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Butch Rank #13,319
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #13319 for Butch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Butch ___

  • Butch James
  • Butch Lee
  • Butch Ray
  • Butch Dale
  • Butch Wayne
  • Butch Earl

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 Butch

Hank Duke Clint Roy Buck

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butch or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Butch at #13319 in the United States.

What do Butch and Theodore mean?

Butch means "tough, masculine, rugged" (American English slang origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Butch and Theodore boy or girl names?

Butch is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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