Dame vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dame

Boy #24,934 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24,934
Total SSA Count: 6

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Arosh Barley Akaal

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Austin Theo Alan Amari

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Popularity Comparison

Dame Rank #24,934

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #24934 for Dame.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dame ___

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Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dame or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dame at #24934 in the United States.

What do Dame and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dame and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dame is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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