Onesimus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onesimus

Boy #12,818 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,818
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: One, Ones, Onesy

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Danis Sharmon Emit

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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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Kai Gael Bryson Rhett

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Popularity Comparison

Onesimus Rank #12,818

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #12818 for Onesimus.

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Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onesimus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Onesimus at #12818 in the United States.

What do Onesimus and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Onesimus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Onesimus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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