Emmett vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #119 for Emmett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

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 Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Theodore mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Emmett and Theodore boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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