Perley vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perley

Boy #9,310 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,310
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Per, Perl, Perly

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Euro Makias Thielen

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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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Jacob Everett Greyson Chase

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Popularity Comparison

Perley Rank #9,310

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #9310 for Perley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perley or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Perley at #9310 in the United States.

What do Perley and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Perley and Theodore boy or girl names?

Perley is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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