Stefan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stef, Fane

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Stefan Rank #1,002
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1002 for Stefan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stefan ___

  • Stefan James
  • Stefan Alexander
  • Stefan Michael
  • Stefan Paul
  • Stefan Lukas
  • Stefan Andreas

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 Stefan

Klaus Markus Lukas Katarina Ingrid

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stefan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Stefan at #1002 in the United States.

What do Stefan and Theodore mean?

Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Stefan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Stefan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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