Egan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,015
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eg

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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

Egan Rank #4,015
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4015 for Egan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Egan ___

  • Egan James
  • Egan Patrick
  • Egan Thomas
  • Egan Michael
  • Egan Finn
  • Egan Sean

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 Egan

Declan Ronan Finn Aoife Niamh

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Egan and Theodore mean?

Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Egan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Egan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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