Sailor vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sailor

Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sail, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sailor Rank #1,341
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1341 for Sailor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sailor ___

  • Sailor Grace
  • Sailor Mae
  • Sailor Blue
  • Sailor Anne
  • Sailor Wren
  • Sailor June

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 Sailor

River Cove Indigo Bay Finn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sailor or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sailor at #1341 in the United States.

What do Sailor and Theodore mean?

Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sailor and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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