Theodore vs Theresa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theresa

Girl #1,501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,501
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terry, Terri, Tess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Theresa Rank #1,501

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1501 for Theresa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

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

Theresa ___

  • Theresa Marie
  • Theresa Ann
  • Theresa Grace
  • Theresa Rose
  • Theresa Louise
  • Theresa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Theresa

Margaret Catherine Bernard Frances Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Theresa more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Theresa at #1501 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Theresa mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Theresa means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Theresa boy or girl names?

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

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