Hayden vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#154
Total SSA Count
2,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hayes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hayden Rank #154
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #154 for Hayden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hayden ___

  • Hayden James
  • Hayden Michael
  • Hayden William
  • Hayden Cole
  • Hayden Luke
  • Hayden Scott

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayden or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Theodore mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hayden and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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