Felix vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #177 for Felix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Theodore mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Felix and Theodore boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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