Cori vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cori

Girl #1,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,765
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Co

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cori Rank #1,765
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1765 for Cori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

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 Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cori or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cori at #1765 in the United States.

What do Cori and Theodore mean?

Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cori and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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