Law vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Law Rank #6,380
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6380 for Law.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Law and Theodore mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Law and Theodore boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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