Theodore vs Virlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virlan

Boy #6,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, valiant"

Origin: Romanian

Cultural Roots

Romanian Moldovan Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,254
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Virl, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Virlan Rank #6,254

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6254 for Virlan.

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

Virlan ___

  • Virlan Alexandru
  • Virlan Mihai
  • Virlan Ion
  • Virlan Stefan
  • Virlan Gabriel
  • Virlan Andrei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Virlan

Andrei Razvan Bogdan Stefan Ioana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Virlan more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Virlan at #6254 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Virlan mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Virlan means "brave, valiant" (Romanian origin).

Are Theodore and Virlan boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Virlan is primarily a boy name.

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