Quinn vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quinn

Girl #96 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wisdom, intelligence, reason"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Conn)

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#96
Total SSA Count
2,689
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Quinn Rank #96
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #96 for Quinn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Quinn ___

  • Quinn Elizabeth
  • Quinn Marie
  • Quinn Alexandra
  • Quinn Grace
  • Quinn Isabelle
  • Quinn Catherine

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 Quinn

Reese Blake Riley Avery Logan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quinn or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Quinn at #96 in the United States.

What do Quinn and Theodore mean?

Quinn means "wisdom, intelligence, reason" (Irish Gaelic (Conn) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Quinn and Theodore boy or girl names?

Quinn is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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