Hermes vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hermes

Boy #3,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger of the gods"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,980
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hermy

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Popularity Comparison

Hermes Rank #3,980
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3980 for Hermes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hermes ___

  • Hermes Apollo
  • Hermes Orion
  • Hermes Leo
  • Hermes Magnus
  • Hermes Felix

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 Hermes

Apollo Athena Artemis Daphne Orion

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermes or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hermes at #3980 in the United States.

What do Hermes and Theodore mean?

Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hermes and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hermes is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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