Ponce vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ponce

Boy #32,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bridge, fifth (born)"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino/Hispanic Puerto Rican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,516
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Poncho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ponce Rank #32,516
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #32516 for Ponce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ponce ___

  • Ponce Miguel
  • Ponce Luis
  • Ponce Carlos
  • Ponce Antonio
  • Ponce Enrique

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 Ponce

Diego Mateo Rafael Isabella Carmen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponce or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ponce at #32516 in the United States.

What do Ponce and Theodore mean?

Ponce means "bridge, fifth (born)" (Latin via Spanish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ponce and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ponce is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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