Julien vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julien

Boy #702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#702
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Julien Rank #702
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #702 for Julien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julien ___

  • Julien Alexandre
  • Julien Marc
  • Julien Louis
  • Julien Henri
  • Julien Remy
  • Julien Claude

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Julien

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julien or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Julien at #702 in the United States.

What do Julien and Theodore mean?

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

Are Julien and Theodore boy or girl names?

Julien is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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