Theodore vs Tyree

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyree

Boy #1,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish African American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,671
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Tyree Rank #1,671

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1671 for Tyree.

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

Tyree ___

  • Tyree James
  • Tyree Lee
  • Tyree Marcus
  • Tyree Elijah
  • Tyree Andre
  • Tyree Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tyree

Tyrese Darnell Nasir Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tyree more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tyree at #1671 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tyree mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tyree means "from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Theodore and Tyree boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tyree is primarily a boy name.

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