Pepper vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pepper

Girl #1,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the pepper plant or its fruit"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,626
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pep, Peppy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Pepper Rank #1,626
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1626 for Pepper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pepper ___

  • Pepper Jane
  • Pepper Lee
  • Pepper Anne
  • Pepper Mae
  • Pepper Claire
  • Pepper Jo

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 Pepper

Sage Clover Basil Ivy Juniper

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pepper or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pepper at #1626 in the United States.

What do Pepper and Theodore mean?

Pepper means "the pepper plant or its fruit" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pepper and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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