Nicolo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolo

Boy #2,745 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Greek European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,745
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nico, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nicolo Rank #2,745
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2745 for Nicolo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicolo ___

  • Nicolo Marco
  • Nicolo Antonio
  • Nicolo Lorenzo
  • Nicolo Giovanni
  • Nicolo Francesco

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 Nicolo

Isabella Lucia Marco Lorenzo Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nicolo at #2745 in the United States.

What do Nicolo and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nicolo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nicolo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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