Roland vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ro, Roly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Roland Rank #664
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #664 for Roland.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

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 Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roland or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roland and Theodore mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Roland and Theodore boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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