Theodore vs Valerie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Valerie

Girl #147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, healthy, from the Latin valere"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#147
Total SSA Count
1,985
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val, Valli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Valerie Rank #147

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #147 for Valerie.

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

Valerie ___

  • Valerie Anne
  • Valerie Rose
  • Valerie Elizabeth
  • Valerie Marie
  • Valerie Jane
  • Valerie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Valerie

Vivienne Genevieve Dominic Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Valerie more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Valerie at #147 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Valerie mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Valerie means "strong, healthy, from the Latin valere" (Latin origin).

Are Theodore and Valerie boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Valerie is primarily a girl name.

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