Theodore vs Torben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Torben

Boy #4,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Thor's bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,529
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tor

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Torben Rank #4,529

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4529 for Torben.

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

Torben ___

  • Torben Erik
  • Torben Lars
  • Torben Karl
  • Torben Mikkel
  • Torben Sven

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Torben

Soren Viggo Astrid Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Torben more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Torben at #4529 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Torben mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Torben means "Thor's bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Theodore and Torben boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Torben is primarily a boy name.

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