Eddie vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#943
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ed

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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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Popularity Comparison

Eddie Rank #943
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #943 for Eddie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eddie ___

  • Eddie James
  • Eddie Ray
  • Eddie Lee
  • Eddie Thomas
  • Eddie Michael
  • Eddie Cole

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 Eddie

Frankie Tommy Rosie Nellie Charlie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddie or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Theodore mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Eddie and Theodore boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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