Kaiser vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiser

Boy #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"emperor, caesar"

Origin: German/Latin

Cultural Roots

German American Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Kaiser Rank #798
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #798 for Kaiser.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiser ___

  • Kaiser James
  • Kaiser William
  • Kaiser Alexander
  • Kaiser Tobias
  • Kaiser Leon
  • Kaiser Conrad

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 Kaiser

Rex Magnus Cassius Empress Valentina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiser or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaiser at #798 in the United States.

What do Kaiser and Theodore mean?

Kaiser means "emperor, caesar" (German/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kaiser and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kaiser is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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