Rawlins vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rawlins

Boy #6,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rawlin, son of Ralph"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,394
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raw, Lin, Raws

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rawlins Rank #6,394
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6394 for Rawlins.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rawlins ___

  • Rawlins James
  • Rawlins Cole
  • Rawlins Scott
  • Rawlins Hugh
  • Rawlins Grey
  • Rawlins Ward

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rawlins or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rawlins at #6394 in the United States.

What do Rawlins and Theodore mean?

Rawlins means "son of Rawlin, son of Ralph" (Middle English patronymic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rawlins and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rawlins is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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