Davidson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,723
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davis

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Davidson Rank #5,723
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davidson ___

  • Davidson James
  • Davidson Cole
  • Davidson Reid
  • Davidson Grant
  • Davidson Lee
  • Davidson Scott

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 Davidson

Harrison Jefferson Jackson Emerson Addison

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davidson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Theodore mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Davidson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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