Danilo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danilo

Boy #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Croatian Serbian Montenegrin Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Dan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Danilo Rank #1,096
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1096 for Danilo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danilo ___

  • Danilo Marco
  • Danilo Luca
  • Danilo Rafael
  • Danilo Antonio
  • Danilo Matteo
  • Danilo Giovanni

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 Danilo

Marco Lucia Rafael Isabella Matteo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danilo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Danilo at #1096 in the United States.

What do Danilo and Theodore mean?

Danilo means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Danilo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Danilo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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