Meadow vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meadow

Girl #325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grassy field, open pasture"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#325
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mea, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meadow Rank #325
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #325 for Meadow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meadow ___

  • Meadow Rose
  • Meadow Dawn
  • Meadow Jane
  • Meadow Sage
  • Meadow Claire

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 Meadow

Willow River Briar Forest Heath

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Meadow at #325 in the United States.

What do Meadow and Theodore mean?

Meadow means "grassy field, open pasture" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Meadow and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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