Ladarius vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladarius

Boy #4,172 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of goodness, kingly"

Origin: Persian via African-American construction

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,172
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
La, Darius, Dari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ladarius Rank #4,172
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4172 for Ladarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ladarius ___

  • Ladarius James
  • Ladarius Malik
  • Ladarius Andre
  • Ladarius Lee
  • Ladarius Devon

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 Ladarius

Tamarion Destiny Brianna Marcus Jasmine

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladarius or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ladarius at #4172 in the United States.

What do Ladarius and Theodore mean?

Ladarius means "possessor of goodness, kingly" (Persian via African-American construction origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ladarius and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ladarius is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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