Mable vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mable

Girl #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mabs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mable Rank #2,473
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2473 for Mable.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mable ___

  • Mable Rose
  • Mable June
  • Mable Claire
  • Mable Grace
  • Mable Pearl
  • Mable Violet

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 Mable

Hazel Iris Violet Jasper Silas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mable or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mable at #2473 in the United States.

What do Mable and Theodore mean?

Mable means "lovable, worthy of love" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mable and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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