Mabel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mabel

Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mabs

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Mabel Rank #222
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #222 for Mabel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mabel ___

  • Mabel Rose
  • Mabel Jane
  • Mabel Grace
  • Mabel June
  • Mabel Pearl
  • Mabel Louise

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 Mabel

Hazel Florence Walter Ernest Edith

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mabel at #222 in the United States.

What do Mabel and Theodore mean?

Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mabel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mabel is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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