Renzo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Renzo

Boy #1,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, of the laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,318
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Renzo Rank #1,318
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1318 for Renzo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Renzo ___

  • Renzo Marco
  • Renzo Luca
  • Renzo Antonio
  • Renzo Giovanni
  • Renzo Alessandro
  • Renzo Matteo

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 Renzo

Enzo Luca Matteo Valentina Giulia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renzo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Renzo at #1318 in the United States.

What do Renzo and Theodore mean?

Renzo means "from Laurentum, of the laurel" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Renzo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Renzo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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