Mallory vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mallory Rank #412
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

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 Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mallory or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Mallory and Theodore mean?

Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mallory and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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