Esmeralda vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmeralda

Girl #350 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#350
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Esmy, Alda

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmeralda Rank #350
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #350 for Esmeralda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmeralda ___

  • Esmeralda Rose
  • Esmeralda Maria
  • Esmeralda Grace
  • Esmeralda Sofia
  • Esmeralda Elena
  • Esmeralda Lucia

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 Esmeralda

Diego Miguel Isabella Rafael Catalina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmeralda or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Esmeralda at #350 in the United States.

What do Esmeralda and Theodore mean?

Esmeralda means "emerald (gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Esmeralda and Theodore boy or girl names?

Esmeralda is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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