Ivory vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Vory

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Popularity Comparison

Ivory Rank #404
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #404 for Ivory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

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 Ivory

Jasper Pearl Onyx Ruby Slate

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Ivory and Theodore mean?

Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ivory and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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