Nicklaus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicklaus

Boy #4,968 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Dutch American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,968
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicklaus Rank #4,968
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4968 for Nicklaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicklaus ___

  • Nicklaus James
  • Nicklaus John
  • Nicklaus Alexander
  • Nicklaus William
  • Nicklaus Thomas
  • Nicklaus Henry

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicklaus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicklaus at #4968 in the United States.

What do Nicklaus and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nicklaus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nicklaus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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