Dekker vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dekker

Boy #6,165 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thatcher, roofer"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,165
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dek

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dekker Rank #6,165
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6165 for Dekker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dekker ___

  • Dekker James
  • Dekker Cole
  • Dekker Reid
  • Dekker Grant
  • Dekker Blake

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 Dekker

Tucker Beckett Sloane Harper Quinn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dekker or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dekker at #6165 in the United States.

What do Dekker and Theodore mean?

Dekker means "thatcher, roofer" (Dutch origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dekker and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dekker is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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