Santos vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Santos Rank #832
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #832 for Santos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

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 Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santos or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Santos and Theodore mean?

Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Santos and Theodore boy or girl names?

Santos is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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