Franz vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franz

Boy #5,503 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Czech Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,503
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Franzi

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Popularity Comparison

Franz Rank #5,503
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5503 for Franz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Franz ___

  • Franz Josef
  • Franz Karl
  • Franz Heinrich
  • Franz Xavier
  • Franz August
  • Franz Wolf

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 Franz

Hans Karl Greta Liesel Otto

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franz or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Franz at #5503 in the United States.

What do Franz and Theodore mean?

Franz means "free man" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Franz and Theodore boy or girl names?

Franz is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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