Dana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

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 Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Theodore mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dana and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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