Lake vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1633 for Lake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lake ___

  • Lake Henry
  • Lake James
  • Lake Owen
  • Lake Reid
  • Lake Cole
  • Lake River

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 Lake

River Forest Blaze Brook Ridge

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Theodore mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lake and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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