Sabastian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sabastian

Boy #3,703 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Sebastos (venerable city)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

European Latin American English Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,703
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seb, Bash, Bas

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sabastian Rank #3,703
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3703 for Sabastian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sabastian ___

  • Sabastian James
  • Sabastian Michael
  • Sabastian Alexander
  • Sabastian John
  • Sabastian Thomas
  • Sabastian Charles

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Maximilian Evangeline Arabella Claudia Leonardo

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sabastian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sabastian at #3703 in the United States.

What do Sabastian and Theodore mean?

Sabastian means "from Sebastos (venerable city)" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sabastian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sabastian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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