Orton vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orton

Boy #26,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm garden, upper estate enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,532
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ort

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Orton Rank #26,532
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #26532 for Orton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Orton ___

  • Orton James
  • Orton William
  • Orton Lee
  • Orton Hayes
  • Orton Grant

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Orton

Fletcher Remington Sutton Bowen Weston

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Orton at #26532 in the United States.

What do Orton and Theodore mean?

Orton means "farm garden, upper estate enclosure" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Orton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Orton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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