James vs Theodoro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Theodoro

Boy #4,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,160
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teo, Doro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Theodoro Rank #4,160

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4160 for Theodoro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Theodoro ___

  • Theodoro Alejandro
  • Theodoro Miguel
  • Theodoro Rafael
  • Theodoro Antonio
  • Theodoro Sebastian
  • Theodoro Felipe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theodoro

Leonardo Sebastian Rafael Isabella Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theodoro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theodoro at #4160 in the United States.

What do James and Theodoro mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theodoro means "gift of God" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Theodoro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theodoro is primarily a boy name.

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