Cathleen vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathleen

Girl #10,275 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10,275
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Cat, Cath, Cathy

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Ajorie Vitalia Caressa Danny

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Finn Enzo Jose Kevin

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Popularity Comparison

Cathleen Rank #10,275

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10275 for Cathleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathleen or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cathleen at #10275 in the United States.

What do Cathleen and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cathleen and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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