Hermes vs Theodoros

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hermes Rank #3,980
Theodoros Rank #3,821

Theodoros is more popular, ranked #3821 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

Theodoros ___

  • Theodoros Alexander
  • Theodoros Nikolaos
  • Theodoros Konstantinos
  • Theodoros Dimitrios
  • Theodoros Andreas
  • Theodoros John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hermes

Apollo Athena Artemis Daphne Orion

If you choose Theodoros

Alexandros Nikolaos Katerina Eleni Dimitrios

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermes or Theodoros more popular?

Theodoros is more popular, ranked #3821 compared to Hermes at #3980 in the United States.

What do Hermes and Theodoros mean?

Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin). Theodoros means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Hermes and Theodoros boy or girl names?

Hermes is primarily a boy name. Theodoros is primarily a boy name.

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