Erikson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Erikson Rank #8,941
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8941 for Erikson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erikson ___

No pairings available yet.

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erikson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Erikson at #8941 in the United States.

What do Erikson and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Erikson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Erikson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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