Romeo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Romeo

Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,188
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Romeo Rank #283
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #283 for Romeo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Romeo ___

  • Romeo James
  • Romeo Alexander
  • Romeo Vincent
  • Romeo Sebastian
  • Romeo Luca
  • Romeo Marco

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 Romeo

Juliet Valentina Sienna Luca Lorenzo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romeo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Romeo at #283 in the United States.

What do Romeo and Theodore mean?

Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Romeo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Romeo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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