Stanton vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanton

Boy #4,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the stone settlement"

Origin: Old English stan + tun

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,995
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stan, Stanny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Stanton Rank #4,995
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4995 for Stanton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stanton ___

  • Stanton James
  • Stanton Lee
  • Stanton Henry
  • Stanton William
  • Stanton Thomas
  • Stanton Alexander

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 Stanton

Emerson Sutton Hudson Hadley Sawyer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Stanton at #4995 in the United States.

What do Stanton and Theodore mean?

Stanton means "from the stone settlement" (Old English stan + tun origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Stanton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Stanton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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