Herman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,654
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Herm

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Popularity Comparison

Herman Rank #2,654
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2654 for Herman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Herman ___

  • Herman James
  • Herman Lee
  • Herman Paul
  • Herman Wayne
  • Herman Allen
  • Herman Dale

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 Herman

Walter Bernard Dorothy Mildred Eugene

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Herman and Theodore mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Herman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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