Rui vs Teodoro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rui

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Teodoro

Boy #2,417 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,417
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Rui Rank #2,294
Teodoro Rank #2,417

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #2417 for Teodoro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rui ___

  • Rui Antonio
  • Rui Miguel
  • Rui Carlos
  • Rui Alexandre
  • Rui Haruki
  • Rui Eito

Teodoro ___

  • Teodoro Luis
  • Teodoro José
  • Teodoro Miguel
  • Teodoro Antonio
  • Teodoro Rafael
  • Teodoro Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rui

Ines Ana Diego Mia Sora

If you choose Teodoro

Santiago Isabella Diego Sofia Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rui or Teodoro more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Teodoro at #2417 in the United States.

What do Rui and Teodoro mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Teodoro means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Rui and Teodoro boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Teodoro is primarily a boy name.

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