Danae vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danae

Girl #1,362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"she who judges"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dani, Dana

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Danae Rank #1,362
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1362 for Danae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danae ___

  • Danae Rose
  • Danae Marie
  • Danae Grace
  • Danae Sophia
  • Danae Elena
  • Danae Pearl

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 Danae

Penelope Callista Phoebe Orion Lysander

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danae or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Danae at #1362 in the United States.

What do Danae and Theodore mean?

Danae means "she who judges" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Danae and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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