Mario vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

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 Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Theodore mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mario and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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