Federico vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Federico

Boy #1,781 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic (frid + ric)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Argentinian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,781
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fede, Rico, Fred

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Federico Rank #1,781
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1781 for Federico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Federico ___

  • Federico José
  • Federico Antonio
  • Federico Gabriel
  • Federico Alejandro
  • Federico Luis
  • Federico Marco

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federico or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Federico at #1781 in the United States.

What do Federico and Theodore mean?

Federico means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic (frid + ric) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Federico and Theodore boy or girl names?

Federico is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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