Homer vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,124
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Home, Hom

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4124 for Homer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Homer ___

  • Homer James
  • Homer Lee
  • Homer Dale
  • Homer Ray
  • Homer Dean
  • Homer Earl

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 Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Theodore mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Homer and Theodore boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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