Samantha vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#127
Total SSA Count
2,221
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samantha Rank #127
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #127 for Samantha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

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 Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samantha or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Samantha and Theodore mean?

Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Samantha and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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