Pavel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pavel

Boy #3,300 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Czech Slovak Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,300
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pasha, Pavlo, Pav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pavel Rank #3,300
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3300 for Pavel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pavel ___

  • Pavel Nikolai
  • Pavel Alexei
  • Pavel Dmitri
  • Pavel Alexander
  • Pavel Ivan
  • Pavel Sergei

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 Pavel

Nikolai Alexei Irina Natasha Dmitri

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pavel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pavel at #3300 in the United States.

What do Pavel and Theodore mean?

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

Are Pavel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pavel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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