Julian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julian Rank #30
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #30 for Julian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

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 Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Julian at #30 in the United States.

What do Julian and Theodore mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Julian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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