Theodore vs Urban

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Urb

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Urban Rank #5,892

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5892 for Urban.

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

Urban ___

  • Urban James
  • Urban Lee
  • Urban Cole
  • Urban Finn
  • Urban Grant
  • Urban Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Urban

Felix Magnus Victor Clara Ada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Urban more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Urban at #5892 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Urban mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Urban means "urbane, sophisticated" (Latin origin).

Are Theodore and Urban boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Urban is primarily a boy name.

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