Emmerich vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmerich

Boy #5,541 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, power of the home"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,541
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Emery, Rich

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmerich Rank #5,541
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5541 for Emmerich.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmerich ___

  • Emmerich Sebastian
  • Emmerich Maximilian
  • Emmerich Heinrich
  • Emmerich Karl
  • Emmerich Joseph
  • Emmerich Franz

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 Emmerich

Alaric Dietrich Lieselotte Hildegard Wolfgang

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmerich or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emmerich at #5541 in the United States.

What do Emmerich and Theodore mean?

Emmerich means "home ruler, power of the home" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Emmerich and Theodore boy or girl names?

Emmerich is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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