Luis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luis Rank #130
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #130 for Luis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

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 Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Luis and Theodore mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Luis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Luis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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