Irwin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,482
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Win

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Irwin Rank #5,482
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irwin ___

  • Irwin James
  • Irwin Thomas
  • Irwin Lee
  • Irwin Alan
  • Irwin Scott
  • Irwin Harold

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 Irwin

Gerald Donald Marvin Greta Doris

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irwin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Theodore mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Irwin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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