Jolene vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

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 Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Theodore mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jolene and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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