Ice vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ice

Boy #18,808 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"frozen water, crystalline coolness"

Origin: Old English is

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,808
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ice Rank #18,808
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18808 for Ice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ice ___

  • Ice man
  • Ice Anthony
  • Ice James
  • Ice David
  • Ice King

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 Ice

Flame Stone Blaze Sky

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ice or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ice at #18808 in the United States.

What do Ice and Theodore mean?

Ice means "frozen water, crystalline coolness" (Old English is origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ice and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ice is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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