Orla vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Orla Rank #2,516
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2516 for Orla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

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 Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orla or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Orla and Theodore mean?

Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Orla and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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