Nikita vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikita

Boy #3,393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unconquered, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,393
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Kita, Nick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikita Rank #3,393
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3393 for Nikita.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikita ___

  • Nikita Alexander
  • Nikita Sergei
  • Nikita Ivan
  • Nikita Alexei
  • Nikita Dmitri
  • Nikita Michael

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 Nikita

Alexei Dmitri Tatiana Natasha Mikhail

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikita or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikita at #3393 in the United States.

What do Nikita and Theodore mean?

Nikita means "unconquered, victorious" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nikita and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikita is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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