Jeffery vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

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 Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Theodore mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffery and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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