Nicholas vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

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 Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Theodore mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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