Nevin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nevin Rank #3,361
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

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 Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nevin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Nevin and Theodore mean?

Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nevin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nevin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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