Raleigh vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Raleigh Rank #1,918
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1918 for Raleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raleigh ___

  • Raleigh Jane
  • Raleigh Grace
  • Raleigh Anne
  • Raleigh Claire
  • Raleigh June
  • Raleigh Mae

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 Raleigh

Camden Savannah Ashton Charlotte Bennett

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raleigh at #1918 in the United States.

What do Raleigh and Theodore mean?

Raleigh means "red clearing" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Raleigh and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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