Sturgill vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sturgill

Boy #6,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement"

Origin: English topographic surname

Cultural Roots

American English Appalachian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,032
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Stur, Gill

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sturgill Rank #6,032
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6032 for Sturgill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sturgill ___

  • Sturgill Wayne
  • Sturgill Ray
  • Sturgill James
  • Sturgill Dean
  • Sturgill Lee
  • Sturgill Elton

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 Sturgill

Merle Virgil Dolly Loretta Hank

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sturgill or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sturgill at #6032 in the United States.

What do Sturgill and Theodore mean?

Sturgill means "sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement" (English topographic surname origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sturgill and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sturgill is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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