Claude vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cla, Clau, Clauy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Claude Rank #3,333
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3333 for Claude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude Thomas

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 Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Claude and Theodore mean?

Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Claude and Theodore boy or girl names?

Claude is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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