Nathan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
5,010
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nate, Nat

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nathan Rank #62
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #62 for Nathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nathan ___

  • Nathan James
  • Nathan Alexander
  • Nathan Michael
  • Nathan David
  • Nathan Thomas
  • Nathan 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 Nathan

Elijah Samuel Hannah Abigail Jonah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nathan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Theodore mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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