Landis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Landis Rank #6,021
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6021 for Landis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Landis ___

  • Landis James
  • Landis Cole
  • Landis Ray
  • Landis Scott
  • Landis Wayne
  • Landis Lee

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 Landis

Harper Grady Ellis Nolan Cora

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Landis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Landis at #6021 in the United States.

What do Landis and Theodore mean?

Landis means "from the grassy plains" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Landis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Landis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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