Damian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damian

Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Polish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#110
Total SSA Count
3,233
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dam, Dami

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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

Damian Rank #110
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #110 for Damian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damian ___

  • Damian James
  • Damian Cole
  • Damian Xavier
  • Damian Michael
  • Damian Alexander
  • Damian Reid

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 Damian

Sebastian Dominic Serena Vivienne Adrian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Damian and Theodore mean?

Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Damian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Damian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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