Theodor vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodor

Boy #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Romanian Czech Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,097
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Teo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodor Rank #2,097
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2097 for Theodor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodor ___

  • Theodor Klaus
  • Theodor Hans
  • Theodor Friedrich
  • Theodor Wilhelm
  • Theodor Ernst
  • Theodor Karl

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodor or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Theodor at #2097 in the United States.

What do Theodor and Theodore mean?

Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodor and Theodore boy or girl names?

Theodor is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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