Janet vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Janet Rank #2,430
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2430 for Janet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet 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 Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janet or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Janet and Theodore mean?

Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Janet and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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