Jackson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
6,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jack, Jax

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jackson Rank #35
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #35 for Jackson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jackson ___

  • Jackson James
  • Jackson Lee
  • Jackson Alexander
  • Jackson Thomas
  • Jackson Michael
  • Jackson Reid

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 Jackson

Mason Hunter Addison Parker Wyatt

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Theodore mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jackson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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