Theoden vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theoden

Boy #1,860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"king, lord of the people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Fantasy

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,860
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theoden Rank #1,860
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1860 for Theoden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theoden ___

  • Theoden James
  • Theoden William
  • Theoden Arthur
  • Theoden Henry
  • Theoden Edmund
  • Theoden Alaric

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 Theoden

Eowyn Faramir Rowan Arthur Isolde

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theoden or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Theoden at #1860 in the United States.

What do Theoden and Theodore mean?

Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theoden and Theodore boy or girl names?

Theoden is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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