Ragnar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ragnar

Boy #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judgment army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rag, Rags

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ragnar Rank #2,261
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ragnar ___

  • Ragnar Erik
  • Ragnar Leif
  • Ragnar Bjorn
  • Ragnar Ivar
  • Ragnar Sigurd
  • Ragnar Harald

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ragnar

Bjorn Freya Astrid Sigrid Ivar

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ragnar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Ragnar and Theodore mean?

Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ragnar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ragnar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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