Sagan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sagan Rank #4,480
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4480 for Sagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

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 Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sagan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Sagan and Theodore mean?

Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sagan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sagan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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