Lim vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lim Rank #23,302
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

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 Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lim or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Lim and Theodore mean?

Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lim and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lim is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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