Dan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

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 Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Theodore mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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