Emyr vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emyr

Boy #4,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, lord, ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,880
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em

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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

Emyr Rank #4,880
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4880 for Emyr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emyr ___

  • Emyr Gareth
  • Emyr Owen
  • Emyr Rhys
  • Emyr Bryn
  • Emyr Cai
  • Emyr Luca

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 Emyr

Rhys Wyn Elan Cerys Carys

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emyr or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emyr at #4880 in the United States.

What do Emyr and Theodore mean?

Emyr means "king, lord, ruler" (Welsh origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Emyr and Theodore boy or girl names?

Emyr is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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