Simone vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simone

Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian Brazilian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,040
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Mona

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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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Popularity Comparison

Simone Rank #1,040
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1040 for Simone.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Simone ___

  • Simone Grace
  • Simone Marie
  • Simone Claire
  • Simone Louise
  • Simone Elise
  • Simone Renee

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 Simone

Celeste Margot Dominique Marcel Andre

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simone or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Simone at #1040 in the United States.

What do Simone and Theodore mean?

Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Simone and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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