Kaiston vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiston

Boy #4,166 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea stone, seaside settlement"

Origin: Hawaiian/Old English blend

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,166
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Kais

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaiston Rank #4,166
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4166 for Kaiston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiston ___

  • Kaiston James
  • Kaiston Lee
  • Kaiston Reid
  • Kaiston Brooks
  • Kaiston Grant

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 Kaiston

Bryson Easton Weston Zara Hadley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiston or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kaiston at #4166 in the United States.

What do Kaiston and Theodore mean?

Kaiston means "sea stone, seaside settlement" (Hawaiian/Old English blend origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kaiston and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kaiston is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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