Nora vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nor

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Popularity Comparison

Nora Rank #22
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #22 for Nora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nora ___

  • Nora Grace
  • Nora Jane
  • Nora Claire
  • Nora Rose
  • Nora Kate
  • Nora Faye

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 Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nora or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nora at #22 in the United States.

What do Nora and Theodore mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nora and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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