Theodore vs Tycho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tycho

Boy #5,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hitting the mark, fortunate"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Dutch English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,810
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Tycho Rank #5,810

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5810 for Tycho.

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

Tycho ___

  • Tycho James
  • Tycho Alexander
  • Tycho William
  • Tycho Edmund
  • Tycho Finn
  • Tycho Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tycho

Kepler Lyra Cassian Orion Calliope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tycho more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tycho at #5810 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tycho mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Tycho boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tycho is primarily a boy name.

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