Pauline vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pauline

Girl #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Christian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,445
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pauly, Lina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Pauline Rank #3,445
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3445 for Pauline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pauline ___

  • Pauline Marie
  • Pauline Anne
  • Pauline Louise
  • Pauline Claire
  • Pauline Grace
  • Pauline Renée

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 Pauline

Colette Vivienne Claude Adèle Henri

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pauline or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pauline at #3445 in the United States.

What do Pauline and Theodore mean?

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

Are Pauline and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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