Remington vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Remington Rank #287
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #287 for Remington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

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 Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remington or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Remington at #287 in the United States.

What do Remington and Theodore mean?

Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Remington and Theodore boy or girl names?

Remington is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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