Luther vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Luther Rank #1,499
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1499 for Luther.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luther ___

  • Luther James
  • Luther Ray
  • Luther King
  • Luther Eugene
  • Luther Alexander
  • Luther 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 Luther

Malcolm Rosa Martin Harriet Elijah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luther or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and Theodore mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Luther and Theodore boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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