George vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Theodore mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are George and Theodore boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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