Lloyd vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,763
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Llo, Lly, Llie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lloyd Rank #1,763
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lloyd ___

  • Lloyd James
  • Lloyd Edward
  • Lloyd Thomas
  • Lloyd George
  • Lloyd Harold
  • Lloyd William

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 Lloyd

Griffith Owen Gareth Rhys Meredith

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lloyd or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Theodore mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lloyd and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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