Layden vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layden

Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,272
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Layden Rank #3,272
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3272 for Layden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layden ___

  • Layden James
  • Layden Cole
  • Layden Reed
  • Layden Blake
  • Layden Grant
  • Layden Miles

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 Layden

Hayden Caiden Brayden Madison Peyton

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layden or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Layden and Theodore mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Layden and Theodore boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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