Fidel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fidel

Boy #1,950 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, loyal"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Cuban

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,950
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fid

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fidel Rank #1,950
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1950 for Fidel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fidel ___

  • Fidel Antonio
  • Fidel Carlos
  • Fidel Miguel
  • Fidel Alejandro
  • Fidel Luis
  • Fidel Ramon

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 Fidel

Raul Che Lucia Camila Carlos

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fidel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fidel at #1950 in the United States.

What do Fidel and Theodore mean?

Fidel means "faithful, loyal" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Fidel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Fidel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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