Ruth vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
1,767
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ruthie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ruth Rank #172
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #172 for Ruth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ruth ___

  • Ruth Elise
  • Ruth Marie
  • Ruth Eleanor
  • Ruth Anne
  • Ruth Catherine
  • Ruth Abigail

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 Ruth

Naomi Esther Miriam Samuel Elijah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruth or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ruth at #172 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Theodore mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ruth and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ruth is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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