Juan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Juan Rank #137
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #137 for Juan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

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 Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Juan and Theodore mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Juan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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