Pearce vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearce

Boy #5,191 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,191
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pearl, P

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pearce Rank #5,191
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5191 for Pearce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pearce ___

  • Pearce James
  • Pearce William
  • Pearce Henry
  • Pearce Edward
  • Pearce Thomas
  • Pearce Oliver

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 Pearce

Griffith Rowan Isla Madeleine Bowen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pearce or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pearce at #5191 in the United States.

What do Pearce and Theodore mean?

Pearce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pearce and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pearce is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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