Sir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,964
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Sir Rank #1,964
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1964 for Sir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sir ___

  • Sir Miles
  • Sir James
  • Sir William
  • Sir Henry
  • Sir Leon
  • Sir Xavier

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 Sir

Duke King Major Royal Noble

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sir at #1964 in the United States.

What do Sir and Theodore mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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