Gardner vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,644
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar, Gary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Gardner →

Popularity Comparison

Gardner Rank #4,644
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4644 for Gardner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gardner ___

  • Gardner James
  • Gardner Lee
  • Gardner Scott
  • Gardner Allen
  • Gardner Wayne
  • Gardner Cole

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 Gardner

Fletcher Cooper Sawyer Harper Parker

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardner or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gardner at #4644 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Theodore mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gardner and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Theodore vs Gardner Gardner vs Nihaal Gardner vs Desean Gardner vs Taym Gardner vs Luca
← Full profile: Gardner ← Full profile: Theodore Browse all baby names