Julio vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julio

Boy #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juli, Julo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Julio Rank #600
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #600 for Julio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julio ___

  • Julio Antonio
  • Julio Miguel
  • Julio Alejandro
  • Julio Carlos
  • Julio Rafael
  • Julio Eduardo

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 Julio

Diego Mateo Carlos Valentina Isabella

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julio or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Julio at #600 in the United States.

What do Julio and Theodore mean?

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

Are Julio and Theodore boy or girl names?

Julio is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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