Pax vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pax

Boy #1,983 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,983
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Pax Rank #1,983
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1983 for Pax.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pax ___

  • Pax James
  • Pax Oliver
  • Pax Elliot
  • Pax Benjamin
  • Pax Theodore
  • Pax Alexander

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 Pax

Lux Jude Zion Nova Sage

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pax or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pax at #1983 in the United States.

What do Pax and Theodore mean?

Pax means "peace" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pax and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pax is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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