Ingrid vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,093
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Inga, Inge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ingrid Rank #1,093
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1093 for Ingrid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ingrid ___

  • Ingrid Marie
  • Ingrid Sofia
  • Ingrid Helene
  • Ingrid Birgit
  • Ingrid Karin
  • Ingrid Elsa

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 Ingrid

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ingrid or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ingrid at #1093 in the United States.

What do Ingrid and Theodore mean?

Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ingrid and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ingrid is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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