Shamus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamus

Boy #8,995 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #8,995
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Sha, Sham, Shamy

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Ekko Early Atlys Adrit

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Logan Connor Carson Emmett

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Popularity Comparison

Shamus Rank #8,995

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8995 for Shamus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shamus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shamus at #8995 in the United States.

What do Shamus and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shamus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shamus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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