Donnelly vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donnelly

Boy #32,067 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #32,067
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Don, Donn, Donny

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Elvia Madysen Worn Allistor

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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

Donnelly Rank #32,067

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #32067 for Donnelly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donnelly or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Donnelly at #32067 in the United States.

What do Donnelly and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Donnelly and Theodore boy or girl names?

Donnelly is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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