Quaid vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quaid

Boy #6,052 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Uaid (Walter)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,052
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qua, Quy, Quie

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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

Quaid Rank #6,052
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6052 for Quaid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Quaid ___

  • Quaid Thomas
  • Quaid Patrick
  • Quaid James
  • Quaid Michael
  • Quaid Finn
  • Quaid Brennan

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 Quaid

Cormac Declan Finley Riordan Brigid

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quaid or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Quaid at #6052 in the United States.

What do Quaid and Theodore mean?

Quaid means "son of Uaid (Walter)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Quaid and Theodore boy or girl names?

Quaid is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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