Theodore vs Tilson

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

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Tilson

Boy #44,556 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #44,556
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Til, Tils, Tilsy

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Tilson Rank #44,556

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #44556 for Tilson.

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

Tilson ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tilson more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tilson at #44556 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tilson mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Tilson boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tilson is primarily a boy name.

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