Johnny vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
John, Jon

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Popularity Comparison

Johnny Rank #458
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #458 for Johnny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

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 Johnny

Timmy Bobby Frankie Danny Annie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnny or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Theodore mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Johnny and Theodore boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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