Doc vs Theseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theseus

Boy #3,732 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to set, to place, to establish"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,732
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Seo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Doc Rank #3,808
Theseus Rank #3,732

Theseus is more popular, ranked #3732 vs #3808 for Doc.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doc ___

  • Doc Henry
  • Doc James
  • Doc William
  • Doc Lee
  • Doc Cole
  • Doc Ray

Theseus ___

  • Theseus Ajax
  • Theseus Leon
  • Theseus James
  • Theseus Cole
  • Theseus Atlas
  • Theseus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doc

Grumpy Sleepy Happy Tex Buck

If you choose Theseus

Orion Perseus Achilles Penelope Ariadne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doc or Theseus more popular?

Theseus is more popular, ranked #3732 compared to Doc at #3808 in the United States.

What do Doc and Theseus mean?

Doc means "teacher, learned one" (Latin origin). Theseus means "to set, to place, to establish" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Doc and Theseus boy or girl names?

Doc is primarily a boy name. Theseus is primarily a boy name.

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