Dorian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dory

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Popularity Comparison

Dorian Rank #539
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #539 for Dorian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dorian ___

  • Dorian Gray
  • Dorian James
  • Dorian Sebastian
  • Dorian Cole
  • Dorian Alexander
  • Dorian Felix

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 Dorian

Vivian Celia Adrian Sylvia Oscar

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Theodore mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dorian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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