Jeremy vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#266
Total SSA Count
1,308
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jeremy Rank #266
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

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 Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremy or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Theodore mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jeremy and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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