Mildred vs Therese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French German English Catholic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,221
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tess, Terry, Tessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mildred Rank #2,096
Therese Rank #2,221

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 vs #2221 for Therese.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Therese ___

  • Therese Marie
  • Therese Ann
  • Therese Louise
  • Therese Grace
  • Therese Elise
  • Therese Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

If you choose Therese

Cecile Brigitte Colette Margot Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mildred or Therese more popular?

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Therese mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin).

Are Mildred and Therese boy or girl names?

Mildred is primarily a girl name. Therese is primarily a girl name.

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