Ptolemy vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ptolemy

Boy #27,546 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27,546
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Pto, Ptol, Ptoly

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Sanai Feivel Ryansh

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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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Henry Julian Christopher Jonathan

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Popularity Comparison

Ptolemy Rank #27,546

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #27546 for Ptolemy.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ptolemy or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ptolemy at #27546 in the United States.

What do Ptolemy and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ptolemy and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ptolemy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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