Ramses vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ramses

Boy #1,447 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of Ra, son of Ra"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian Coptic Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,447
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ram, Rams

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ramses Rank #1,447
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1447 for Ramses.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ramses ___

  • Ramses Anthony
  • Ramses James
  • Ramses Victor
  • Ramses Aurelius
  • Ramses Leon
  • Ramses Emmanuel

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 Ramses

Osiris Cyrus Atlas Isadora Nefertari

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramses or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ramses at #1447 in the United States.

What do Ramses and Theodore mean?

Ramses means "born of Ra, son of Ra" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ramses and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ramses is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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