Theodore vs Tipton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tipton

Boy #10,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Tibba settlement; Tibba estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,716
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tip, Tippy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Tipton Rank #10,716

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10716 for Tipton.

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

Tipton ___

  • Tipton James
  • Tipton Cole
  • Tipton Blake
  • Tipton Reid
  • Tipton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tipton

Hudson Parker Fletcher Hadley Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tipton more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tipton at #10716 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tipton mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tipton means "Tibba settlement; Tibba estate" (Old English origin).

Are Theodore and Tipton boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tipton is primarily a boy name.

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