Gaines vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,557
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gaine, G

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gaines Rank #6,557
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaines ___

  • Gaines Robert
  • Gaines Thomas
  • Gaines William
  • Gaines Lee
  • Gaines Michael
  • Gaines Edward

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gaines

Rhodes Holt Reeve Brooks Palmer

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaines or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Theodore mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gaines and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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