Carrigan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carrigan Rank #6,514
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6514 for Carrigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

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 Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrigan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carrigan at #6514 in the United States.

What do Carrigan and Theodore mean?

Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Carrigan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Carrigan is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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