Nicky vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicky

Boy #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Western European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,420
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicky Rank #5,420
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5420 for Nicky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicky ___

  • Nicky James
  • Nicky Thomas
  • Nicky Robert
  • Nicky Lee
  • Nicky Ray
  • Nicky John

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 Nicky

Tommy Jimmy Danny Lizzie Penny

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicky or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicky at #5420 in the United States.

What do Nicky and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nicky and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nicky is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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