Nixon vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nixon

Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#873
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nix

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Popularity Comparison

Nixon Rank #873
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #873 for Nixon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nixon ___

  • Nixon James
  • Nixon Cole
  • Nixon Reid
  • Nixon Blake
  • Nixon Lane
  • Nixon Grey

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 Nixon

Dixon Lennon Monroe Reagan Lincoln

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nixon or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Nixon and Theodore mean?

Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nixon and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nixon is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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