Theodore vs Three

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Archer Alejandro Connor Colton

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Three

Boy #16,213 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,213
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Thr, Thy, Thie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Three Rank #16,213

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16213 for Three.

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

Three ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Three more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Three at #16213 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Three mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Three boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Three is primarily a boy name.

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