Marinus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marinus

Boy #37,601 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #37,601
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mar, Mari, Mariy

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Marinus Rank #37,601

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37601 for Marinus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marinus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marinus at #37601 in the United States.

What do Marinus and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Marinus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Marinus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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