Mike vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mikey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mike Rank #1,011
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1011 for Mike.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mike ___

  • Mike James
  • Mike Thomas
  • Mike Anthony
  • Mike David
  • Mike Ryan
  • Mike Lee

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 Mike

Danny Tommy Kevin Sarah Katie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Theodore mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mike and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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