Matlock vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matlock

Boy #36,851 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36,851
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mat, Matl, Matly

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Cordaris Creel Kiersten Rodnell

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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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Miles Ryan Graham Diego

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Popularity Comparison

Matlock Rank #36,851

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #36851 for Matlock.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matlock or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matlock at #36851 in the United States.

What do Matlock and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matlock and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matlock is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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