Mikey vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikey

Boy #2,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift from God (popular interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,968
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mikey Rank #2,968
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2968 for Mikey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mikey ___

  • Mikey James
  • Mikey Ray
  • Mikey Lee
  • Mikey Dean
  • Mikey Scott
  • Mikey Wayne

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 Mikey

Joey Tommy Danny Katie Jessie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikey or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mikey at #2968 in the United States.

What do Mikey and Theodore mean?

Mikey means "gift from God (popular interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mikey and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mikey is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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