Monroe vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Monroe Rank #571
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #571 for Monroe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

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 Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Monroe at #571 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Theodore mean?

Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Monroe and Theodore boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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