Theodore vs Valentine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Valentine

Boy #2,463 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, powerful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,463
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Val, Vali, Tine

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Valentine Rank #2,463

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2463 for Valentine.

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

Valentine ___

  • Valentine James
  • Valentine Louis
  • Valentine Pierre
  • Valentine Henri
  • Valentine Sebastien
  • Valentine Emile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Valentine

Genevieve Celestine Maxime Isolde Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Valentine more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Valentine at #2463 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Valentine mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Valentine means "worthy, powerful" (Latin origin).

Are Theodore and Valentine boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Valentine is primarily a boy name.

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