Jansen vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jansen Rank #2,836
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jansen or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Theodore mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jansen and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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