Redford vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Redford

Boy #5,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller by the red river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,770
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Red, Ford

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Redford Rank #5,770
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5770 for Redford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Redford ___

  • Redford James
  • Redford Lee
  • Redford Paul
  • Redford Charles
  • Redford Alexander
  • Redford Dean

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 Redford

Crawford Bradford Sutton Monroe Waverly

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redford or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Redford at #5770 in the United States.

What do Redford and Theodore mean?

Redford means "dweller by the red river crossing" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Redford and Theodore boy or girl names?

Redford is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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