Fulton vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fult, Tony

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fulton Rank #2,072
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2072 for Fulton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fulton ___

  • Fulton James
  • Fulton Lee
  • Fulton William
  • Fulton Grant
  • Fulton Reid
  • Fulton Charles

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 Fulton

Colton Weston Clayton Piper Hadley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fulton at #2072 in the United States.

What do Fulton and Theodore mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Fulton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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