Sofia vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofia

Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
8,094
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sophie, Sof, Fia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sofia Rank #10
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10 for Sofia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sofia ___

  • Sofia Rose
  • Sofia Grace
  • Sofia Elena
  • Sofia Isabel
  • Sofia Marie
  • Sofia Valentina

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 Sofia

Mateo Diego Isabella Camila Liam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sofia or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sofia at #10 in the United States.

What do Sofia and Theodore mean?

Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sofia and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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