Marty vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marty

Boy #2,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin Martinus

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,623
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mart

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Popularity Comparison

Marty Rank #2,623
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2623 for Marty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marty ___

  • Marty James
  • Marty Lee
  • Marty Ray
  • Marty Gene
  • Marty Dale
  • Marty Wayne

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 Marty

Tommy Bobby Richie Suzy Donna

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marty or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marty at #2623 in the United States.

What do Marty and Theodore mean?

Marty means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin Martinus origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Marty and Theodore boy or girl names?

Marty is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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