Pablo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pablo

Boy #407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#407
Total SSA Count
794
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pab, Pablito

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Pablo Rank #407
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #407 for Pablo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pablo ___

  • Pablo Antonio
  • Pablo Luis
  • Pablo Miguel
  • Pablo Rafael
  • Pablo Alejandro
  • Pablo Eduardo

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 Pablo

Sofia Carmen Miguel Lucia Carlos

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pablo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pablo at #407 in the United States.

What do Pablo and Theodore mean?

Pablo means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pablo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pablo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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