Stockton vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stockton

Boy #3,044 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near a tree stump"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,044
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stock, Stocky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Stockton Rank #3,044
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3044 for Stockton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stockton ___

  • Stockton James
  • Stockton Lee
  • Stockton Reed
  • Stockton Cole
  • Stockton Grant

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 Stockton

Colton Dalton Sutton Presley Hadley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Stockton at #3044 in the United States.

What do Stockton and Theodore mean?

Stockton means "settlement near a tree stump" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Stockton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Stockton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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