Levin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levin

Boy #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, dear companion"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Levin Rank #3,016
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3016 for Levin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levin ___

  • Levin James
  • Levin Alexander
  • Levin Otto
  • Levin Franz
  • Levin Henrik
  • Levin Tobias

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 Levin

Marta Klaus Greta Friedrich Elsa

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Levin at #3016 in the United States.

What do Levin and Theodore mean?

Levin means "beloved friend, dear companion" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Levin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Levin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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