Hilario vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilario

Boy #3,593 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,593
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lario, Hila, Larry

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hilario Rank #3,593
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3593 for Hilario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilario ___

  • Hilario Jose
  • Hilario Antonio
  • Hilario Manuel
  • Hilario Fernando
  • Hilario Luis
  • Hilario Alberto

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 Hilario

Severo Gonzalo Celestino Rosa Carmen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilario or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hilario at #3593 in the United States.

What do Hilario and Theodore mean?

Hilario means "cheerful, merry" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hilario and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hilario is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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