Jeffrey vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

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Popularity Comparison

Jeffrey Rank #521
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeffrey ___

  • Jeffrey James
  • Jeffrey Michael
  • Jeffrey Robert
  • Jeffrey Alan
  • Jeffrey Scott
  • Jeffrey Thomas

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 Jeffrey

Brian Kevin Craig Karen Lisa

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffrey or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Theodore mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffrey and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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