Chares vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chares

Boy #30,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Ancient Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,601
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cha, Char, Chary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chares Rank #30,601
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #30601 for Chares.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chares ___

  • Chares Alexander
  • Chares Dmitri
  • Chares Leon

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 Chares

Lysander Demetrius Theron

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chares or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Chares at #30601 in the United States.

What do Chares and Theodore mean?

Chares means "Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Chares and Theodore boy or girl names?

Chares is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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