Nicola vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,353
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Nicola Rank #3,353
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3353 for Nicola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicola ___

  • Nicola Alessandro
  • Nicola Lorenzo
  • Nicola Marco
  • Nicola Antonio
  • Nicola Giovanni
  • Nicola Luca

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 Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicola or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicola at #3353 in the United States.

What do Nicola and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nicola and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nicola is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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