Costa vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Costa

Boy #5,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"coast, shore"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,514
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cos

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Costa Rank #5,514
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5514 for Costa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Costa ___

  • Costa James
  • Costa Michael
  • Costa Alexander
  • Costa Luke
  • Costa Rafael
  • Costa Marco

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 Costa

Luca Marco Sofia Elena Dario

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costa or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Costa at #5514 in the United States.

What do Costa and Theodore mean?

Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Costa and Theodore boy or girl names?

Costa is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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