Raymond vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Raymie

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Popularity Comparison

Raymond Rank #380
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #380 for Raymond.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

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 Raymond

Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raymond or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Theodore mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Raymond and Theodore boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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