Theodore vs Vlad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vlad

Boy #6,703 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rule, power"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Romanian Russian Bulgarian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,703
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Vlad Rank #6,703

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6703 for Vlad.

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

Vlad ___

  • Vlad Boris
  • Vlad Ivan
  • Vlad Andrei
  • Vlad Sergei
  • Vlad Nikola
  • Vlad Konstantin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Vlad

Igor Natasha Dimitri Katya Misha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Vlad more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Vlad at #6703 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Vlad mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Vlad means "to rule, power" (Slavic origin).

Are Theodore and Vlad boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Vlad is primarily a boy name.

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