Emmit vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmit

Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmit Rank #3,443
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmit ___

  • Emmit James
  • Emmit Lee
  • Emmit Thomas
  • Emmit Ray
  • Emmit William
  • Emmit Joseph

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 Emmit

Everett Colton Wyatt Sawyer Olive

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmit or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Theodore mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Emmit and Theodore boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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