Orlando vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orlando

Boy #845 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#845
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Orlo, Lando, Ory

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Orlando Rank #845
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #845 for Orlando.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Orlando ___

  • Orlando James
  • Orlando Richard
  • Orlando Vicente
  • Orlando Antonio
  • Orlando Miguel
  • Orlando Sebastian

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 Orlando

Leonardo Valentina Rafael Isabella Matteo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orlando or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Orlando at #845 in the United States.

What do Orlando and Theodore mean?

Orlando means "famous land" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Orlando and Theodore boy or girl names?

Orlando is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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