Mister vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mister

Boy #6,234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courtesy title for an adult man"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,234
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mr., Mist

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mister Rank #6,234
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6234 for Mister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mister ___

  • Mister James
  • Mister Lee
  • Mister Ray
  • Mister Fox
  • Mister Wolf
  • Mister Blake

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 Mister

Duke Major Captain Justice Sterling

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mister or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mister at #6234 in the United States.

What do Mister and Theodore mean?

Mister means "courtesy title for an adult man" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mister and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mister is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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