Konrad vs Theodor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Konrad

Boy #1,899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Polish Scandinavian Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,899
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koni, Rad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Theodor

Boy #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Romanian Czech Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,097
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Teo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Konrad Rank #1,899
Theodor Rank #2,097

Konrad is more popular, ranked #1899 vs #2097 for Theodor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Konrad ___

  • Konrad Wilhelm
  • Konrad Heinrich
  • Konrad Friedrich
  • Konrad Erik
  • Konrad Lukas
  • Konrad Sebastian

Theodor ___

  • Theodor Klaus
  • Theodor Hans
  • Theodor Friedrich
  • Theodor Wilhelm
  • Theodor Ernst
  • Theodor Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Konrad

Klaus Gertrude Wilhelm Liesel Friedrich

If you choose Theodor

Friedrich Maximilian Mathilde Hedwig Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Konrad or Theodor more popular?

Konrad is more popular, ranked #1899 compared to Theodor at #2097 in the United States.

What do Konrad and Theodor mean?

Konrad means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Konrad and Theodor boy or girl names?

Konrad is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.

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