Theodore vs Tillman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tillman

Boy #3,978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tills the land, farmer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,978
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Till, Tilly, Tim

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Tillman Rank #3,978

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3978 for Tillman.

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

Tillman ___

  • Tillman James
  • Tillman Lee
  • Tillman Wayne
  • Tillman Scott
  • Tillman Ray
  • Tillman Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tillman

Fletcher Harlow Grover Sutton Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tillman more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tillman at #3978 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tillman mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tillman means "one who tills the land, farmer" (Old English origin).

Are Theodore and Tillman boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tillman is primarily a boy name.

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