Mauro vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mauro

Boy #1,439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mauri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mauro Rank #1,439
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1439 for Mauro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mauro ___

  • Mauro Antonio
  • Mauro Jose
  • Mauro Andres
  • Mauro Luca
  • Mauro Felipe
  • Mauro 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 Mauro

Marco Diego Lucia Sofia Valentina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauro or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mauro at #1439 in the United States.

What do Mauro and Theodore mean?

Mauro means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mauro and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mauro is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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