Fausto vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fausto

Boy #3,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lucky, fortunate, auspicious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,492
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Faus, Fausti

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fausto Rank #3,492
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3492 for Fausto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fausto ___

  • Fausto Marco
  • Fausto Lorenzo
  • Fausto Alessandro
  • Fausto Rafael
  • Fausto Carlos
  • Fausto Miguel

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 Fausto

Lorenzo Benedetto Giulia Valentina Lucia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fausto or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fausto at #3492 in the United States.

What do Fausto and Theodore mean?

Fausto means "lucky, fortunate, auspicious" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Fausto and Theodore boy or girl names?

Fausto is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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