Perl vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perl

Girl #5,576 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Latin via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish/Ashkenazi American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,576
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Perl Rank #5,576
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5576 for Perl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perl ___

  • Perl Rose
  • Perl Marie
  • Perl Jane
  • Perl Anne
  • Perl Louise
  • Perl Grace

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 Perl

Esther Goldie Rivka Ora Hana

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perl or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Perl at #5576 in the United States.

What do Perl and Theodore mean?

Perl means "pearl" (Latin via Yiddish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Perl and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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