Paulo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paulo Rank #1,604
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

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 Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Paulo and Theodore mean?

Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Paulo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Paulo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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