Nick vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

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 Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Theodore mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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