Rasmus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rasmus

Boy #5,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Finnish Swedish Norwegian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,412
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ras, Rasse

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rasmus Rank #5,412
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5412 for Rasmus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rasmus ___

  • Rasmus Erik
  • Rasmus Johan
  • Rasmus Nicolai
  • Rasmus Anders
  • Rasmus Henrik
  • Rasmus Oliver

Theodore ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rasmus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rasmus at #5412 in the United States.

What do Rasmus and Theodore mean?

Rasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rasmus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rasmus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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