Conrad vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conrad

Boy #470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English Polish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#470
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Con, Connie, Cord

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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

Conrad Rank #470
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #470 for Conrad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conrad ___

  • Conrad James
  • Conrad William
  • Conrad Edward
  • Conrad Thomas
  • Conrad Alexander
  • Conrad Henry

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 Conrad

Oliver Edmund Benedict Cecilia Harriet

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conrad or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Conrad at #470 in the United States.

What do Conrad and Theodore mean?

Conrad means "bold counsel" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Conrad and Theodore boy or girl names?

Conrad is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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