Theodore vs Tiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tiago

Boy #1,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter (from Jacob/James)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Galician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,156
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ti, Tia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Tiago Rank #1,156

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1156 for Tiago.

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

Tiago ___

  • Tiago Rafael
  • Tiago Miguel
  • Tiago Henrique
  • Tiago Mateus
  • Tiago Leonardo
  • Tiago André

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tiago

Beatriz Isabela Valentina Lucas Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tiago more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tiago at #1156 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tiago mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tiago means "supplanter (from Jacob/James)" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Theodore and Tiago boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tiago is primarily a boy name.

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