Matteson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteson

Boy #36,608 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36,608
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mat, Matt, Matty

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Creel Cordaris 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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Asher Mason Finn Carson

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Popularity Comparison

Matteson Rank #36,608

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #36608 for Matteson.

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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 Matteson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matteson at #36608 in the United States.

What do Matteson and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Matteson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matteson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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