Claudia vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claudia Rank #1,091
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

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 Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudia or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Claudia and Theodore mean?

Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Claudia and Theodore boy or girl names?

Claudia is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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