Filip vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Filip

Boy #2,552 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Swedish Czech Slovenian Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,552
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Filip Rank #2,552
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2552 for Filip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Filip ___

  • Filip Jan
  • Filip Aleksander
  • Filip Erik
  • Filip Anders
  • Filip Martin
  • Filip Lukas

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 Filip

Mikael Anna Erik Sofia Lukas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Filip or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Filip at #2552 in the United States.

What do Filip and Theodore mean?

Filip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Filip and Theodore boy or girl names?

Filip is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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