Paula vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paula Rank #753
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #753 for Paula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

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 Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paula or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Paula and Theodore mean?

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

Are Paula and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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