Dansby vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dansby

Boy #5,631 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dane's settlement"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,631
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dansby Rank #5,631
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5631 for Dansby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dansby ___

  • Dansby Lee
  • Dansby James
  • Dansby Cole
  • Dansby Ray
  • Dansby Dean
  • Dansby Grant

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 Dansby

Beckett Rhett Hadley Sawyer Crew

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dansby or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dansby at #5631 in the United States.

What do Dansby and Theodore mean?

Dansby means "Dane's settlement" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dansby and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dansby is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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