Standard vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Standard

Boy #28,825 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rallying banner"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,825
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Stan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Standard Rank #28,825
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28825 for Standard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Standard ___

  • Standard James
  • Standard Lee
  • Standard Ray
  • Standard Wayne
  • Standard Earl

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 Standard

Stanley Sterling Stanford Stella Starla

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standard or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Standard at #28825 in the United States.

What do Standard and Theodore mean?

Standard means "rallying banner" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Standard and Theodore boy or girl names?

Standard is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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