Julie vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Julie Rank #767
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #767 for Julie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

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 Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julie or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Julie at #767 in the United States.

What do Julie and Theodore mean?

Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Julie and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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