Mailo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mailo Rank #6,273
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6273 for Mailo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mailo ___

  • Mailo James
  • Mailo Alexander
  • Mailo River
  • Mailo Blue
  • Mailo Lee
  • Mailo Andre

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 Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mailo at #6273 in the United States.

What do Mailo and Theodore mean?

Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mailo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mailo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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