Ferguson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferguson

Boy #28,601 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,601
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Fer, Ferg, Fergy

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Ngai Aros Adger Philmore

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Sebastian Graham Owen Grayson

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Popularity Comparison

Ferguson Rank #28,601

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28601 for Ferguson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferguson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ferguson at #28601 in the United States.

What do Ferguson and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ferguson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ferguson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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