Darla vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Darla Rank #1,030
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1030 for Darla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

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 Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darla or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darla at #1030 in the United States.

What do Darla and Theodore mean?

Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Darla and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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