Dick vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dick

Boy #29,973 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,973
Total SSA Count: 5

Playground Safety Score

75 High Risk

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Gerad Senica Rosbel Macy

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dick Rank #29,973

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #29973 for Dick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dick ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Dick

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dick at #29973 in the United States.

What do Dick and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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