Chris vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chr, Chy, Chie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #651 for Chris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chris ___

  • Chris James
  • Chris Michael
  • Chris Lee
  • Chris Alan
  • Chris Thomas
  • Chris Ryan

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 Chris

Matt Mike Sarah Jenny Kate

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Theodore mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Chris and Theodore boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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