Range vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Range

Boy #18,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Western English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ranger

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Range Rank #18,372
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18372 for Range.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Range ___

  • Range James
  • Range Lee
  • Range Cole
  • Range Hunter

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 Range

Ranger Hunter Chase Scout

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Range or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Range at #18372 in the United States.

What do Range and Theodore mean?

Range means "Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Range and Theodore boy or girl names?

Range is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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