Mads vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mads

Boy #3,911 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,911
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mads Rank #3,911
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3911 for Mads.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mads ___

  • Mads Erik
  • Mads Lars
  • Mads Nils
  • Mads Oliver
  • Mads Sebastian

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 Mads

Soren Freya Lars Sigrid Bjorn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mads or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mads at #3911 in the United States.

What do Mads and Theodore mean?

Mads means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mads and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mads is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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