Maude vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maude

Girl #3,689 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,689
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maudie

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Popularity Comparison

Maude Rank #3,689
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3689 for Maude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maude ___

  • Maude Elizabeth
  • Maude Rose
  • Maude Louise
  • Maude Claire
  • Maude Anne
  • Maude Violet

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 Maude

Harriet Cecily Edmund Rupert Agnes

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maude or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maude at #3689 in the United States.

What do Maude and Theodore mean?

Maude means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maude and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maude is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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