Pau vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Pau Rank #4,516
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4516 for Pau.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

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 Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pau or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do Pau and Theodore mean?

Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pau and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pau is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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