Denilson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denilson

Boy #4,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Denis"

Origin: Portuguese/Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,234
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deni, Den

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denilson Rank #4,234
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4234 for Denilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denilson ___

  • Denilson Rodrigo
  • Denilson Felipe
  • Denilson Eduardo
  • Denilson Marcos
  • Denilson Lucas
  • Denilson Rafael

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 Denilson

Fabricio Adriana Wellington Viviane Nilson

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denilson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Denilson at #4234 in the United States.

What do Denilson and Theodore mean?

Denilson means "son of Denis" (Portuguese/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Denilson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Denilson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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