Kirby vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirby

Girl #2,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"church settlement, village with a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja + byr

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,537
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kirb

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kirby Rank #2,537
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2537 for Kirby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kirby ___

  • Kirby Ann
  • Kirby Jane
  • Kirby Rose
  • Kirby Marie
  • Kirby Lee
  • Kirby Grace

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 Kirby

Lyle Shelby Whitney Darby Crosby

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirby or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kirby at #2537 in the United States.

What do Kirby and Theodore mean?

Kirby means "church settlement, village with a church" (Old Norse kirkja + byr origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kirby and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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