Faith vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faith Rank #249
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #249 for Faith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

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 Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Faith and Theodore mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Faith and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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