Darrow vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrow

Boy #4,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear, from the oak grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,119
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Dar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darrow Rank #4,119
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4119 for Darrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrow ___

  • Darrow James
  • Darrow Lee
  • Darrow Cole
  • Darrow Grant
  • Darrow Lane
  • Darrow Reid

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 Darrow

Marlowe Harlow Greer Cormac Lennox

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrow or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darrow at #4119 in the United States.

What do Darrow and Theodore mean?

Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Darrow and Theodore boy or girl names?

Darrow is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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