Tayler vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tayler

Boy #4,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,443
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Tayler Rank #4,443
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4443 for Tayler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tayler ___

  • Tayler James
  • Tayler Michael
  • Tayler Lee
  • Tayler Scott
  • Tayler Dean
  • Tayler Wayne

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 Tayler

Connor Logan Riley Morgan Jordan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tayler or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tayler at #4443 in the United States.

What do Tayler and Theodore mean?

Tayler means "tailor, cloth cutter" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Tayler and Theodore boy or girl names?

Tayler is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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