Rochester vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rochester

Boy #18,087 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #18,087
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Roc, Roch, Rochy

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Alshon Adris Kiaran Girish

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Emiliano Jesse Eli Landon

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Popularity Comparison

Rochester Rank #18,087

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18087 for Rochester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochester or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rochester at #18087 in the United States.

What do Rochester and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rochester and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rochester is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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