Charter vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charter

Boy #34,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who grants charters, document giver"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,610
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Char, Chart

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Popularity Comparison

Charter Rank #34,610
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #34610 for Charter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charter ___

  • Charter James
  • Charter Cole
  • Charter Reed
  • Charter Grant
  • Charter Knox
  • Charter Wade

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 Charter

Carter Fletcher Mason Scout Sloane

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charter or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Charter at #34610 in the United States.

What do Charter and Theodore mean?

Charter means "one who grants charters, document giver" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Charter and Theodore boy or girl names?

Charter is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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