Lara vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

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 Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Theodore mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lara and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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