Dermot vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dermot

Boy #11,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,285
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Derm, Der

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Cosme Ashrith Frances

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Cole Matias Jaxson William

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Popularity Comparison

Dermot Rank #11,285

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #11285 for Dermot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dermot ___

Dermot Dermot Patrick
Dermot Dermot James
Dermot Dermot Cian
Dermot Dermot Sean

Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Ciara Oisin Saoirse Finn Aoife

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dermot or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dermot at #11285 in the United States.

What do Dermot and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dermot and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dermot is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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