Marc vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marc

Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Catalan Romanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,193
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marco

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Popularity Comparison

Marc Rank #1,193
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1193 for Marc.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marc ___

  • Marc Anthony
  • Marc James
  • Marc Robert
  • Marc William
  • Marc Thomas
  • Marc Louis

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 Marc

Paul Luke Jean Claire Sophie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marc or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Marc and Theodore mean?

Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Marc and Theodore boy or girl names?

Marc is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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