Chirstopher vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chirstopher

Boy #9,127 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,127
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Chi, Chir, Chiry

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Church Ekko Adrit Modell

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Chirstopher Rank #9,127

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9127 for Chirstopher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chirstopher or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Chirstopher at #9127 in the United States.

What do Chirstopher and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Chirstopher and Theodore boy or girl names?

Chirstopher is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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