Sylvia vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#361
Total SSA Count
863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Syl, Sylvie, Vee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sylvia Rank #361
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #361 for Sylvia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sylvia ___

  • Sylvia Rose
  • Sylvia Jane
  • Sylvia Marie
  • Sylvia Grace
  • Sylvia Anne
  • Sylvia Claire

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 Sylvia

Edmund Cecily Julian Flora Hugo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sylvia or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sylvia at #361 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Theodore mean?

Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sylvia and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sylvia is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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