Theodore vs Valdis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Valdis

Boy #42,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the slain, ruler of the dead"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Latvian Norse Scandinavian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,643
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Val

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Valdis Rank #42,643

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #42643 for Valdis.

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

Valdis ___

  • Valdis Erik
  • Valdis Gunnar
  • Valdis Leif
  • Valdis Bjorn
  • Valdis Sigurd

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Valdis more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Valdis mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Valdis means "power of the slain, ruler of the dead" (Old Norse origin).

Are Theodore and Valdis boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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