Meyer vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mey, Mye

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meyer Rank #1,815
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meyer ___

  • Meyer Solomon
  • Meyer Isaac
  • Meyer David
  • Meyer Benjamin
  • Meyer Jacob
  • Meyer Louis

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 Meyer

Mira Esther Nathan Reuben Hannah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meyer or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Theodore mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Meyer and Theodore boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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