Theobald vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theobald

Boy #32,514 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #32,514
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: The, Theo, Theoy

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Fela Sherry Demeter Paublo

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Miguel Luis Nicholas Jayden

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Popularity Comparison

Theobald Rank #32,514

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #32514 for Theobald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theobald or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Theobald at #32514 in the United States.

What do Theobald and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theobald and Theodore boy or girl names?

Theobald is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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