Estes vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Est, Esty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Estes Rank #31,754
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #31754 for Estes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estes ___

  • Estes Clark
  • Estes James
  • Estes Wayne
  • Estes Dale
  • Estes Ray
  • Estes Earl

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 Estes

Barrow Clyde Garland Warren Mabel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and Theodore mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Estes and Theodore boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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