Jesper vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesper

Boy #5,200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian via Old French

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,200
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jes, Jess

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jesper Rank #5,200
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5200 for Jesper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesper ___

  • Jesper Lars
  • Jesper Axel
  • Jesper Henrik
  • Jesper William
  • Jesper James
  • Jesper Oliver

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 Jesper

Soren Viggo Astrid Sigrid Axel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesper or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jesper at #5200 in the United States.

What do Jesper and Theodore mean?

Jesper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian via Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jesper and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jesper is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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