Psalms vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Psalms

Boy #4,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred songs, hymns of praise"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,216
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Psalm, Sam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Psalms Rank #4,216
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4216 for Psalms.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Psalms ___

  • Psalms David
  • Psalms Emmanuel
  • Psalms Justice
  • Psalms Reign
  • Psalms Isaiah
  • Psalms Noah

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 Psalms

Saint North Chicago Reign True

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Psalms or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Psalms at #4216 in the United States.

What do Psalms and Theodore mean?

Psalms means "sacred songs, hymns of praise" (Hebrew/Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Psalms and Theodore boy or girl names?

Psalms is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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