Peregrin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peregrin

Boy #4,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, traveler, foreigner"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,971
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Perry, Pip, Reg

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Peregrin Rank #4,971
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4971 for Peregrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Peregrin ___

  • Peregrin James
  • Peregrin Thomas
  • Peregrin Oliver
  • Peregrin Basil
  • Peregrin Edmund
  • Peregrin Henry

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 Peregrin

Araminta Cordelia Barnaby Celestine Tobias

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peregrin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Peregrin at #4971 in the United States.

What do Peregrin and Theodore mean?

Peregrin means "pilgrim, traveler, foreigner" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Peregrin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Peregrin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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