Powell vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Powell

Boy #8,774 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #8,774
Total SSA Count: 10
Nicknames: Pow, Powe, Powey

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Romy Sequoia Ary Dawensky

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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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Popularity Comparison

Powell Rank #8,774

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8774 for Powell.

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 Powell or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Powell at #8774 in the United States.

What do Powell and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Powell and Theodore boy or girl names?

Powell is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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