Savannah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Van

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Savannah Rank #107
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #107 for Savannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Savannah ___

  • Savannah Grace
  • Savannah Rose
  • Savannah Mae
  • Savannah Jo
  • Savannah Lynn
  • Savannah 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 Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Savannah at #107 in the United States.

What do Savannah and Theodore mean?

Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Savannah and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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