Deker vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deker

Boy #33,918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thatcher, roofer"

Origin: Dutch/German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,918
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dec, Dex

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Toy Remii Oh
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Popularity Comparison

Deker Rank #33,918
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #33918 for Deker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deker ___

  • Deker James
  • Deker Cole
  • Deker Reed
  • Deker Grant
  • Deker Lane

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 Deker

Parker Knox Sloane Ryder

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deker or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Deker at #33918 in the United States.

What do Deker and Theodore mean?

Deker means "thatcher, roofer" (Dutch/German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Deker and Theodore boy or girl names?

Deker is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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