Theodore vs Vladimir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vladimir

Boy #1,951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Czech Slovak Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,951
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vlad, Vova, Volodya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Vladimir Rank #1,951

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1951 for Vladimir.

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

Vladimir ___

  • Vladimir Alexei
  • Vladimir Nikolai
  • Vladimir Ivan
  • Vladimir Dmitri
  • Vladimir Sergei
  • Vladimir Boris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Vladimir

Natasha Katya Alexei Dmitri Irina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Vladimir more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Vladimir at #1951 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Vladimir mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Vladimir means "ruler of the world" (Slavic origin).

Are Theodore and Vladimir boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Vladimir is primarily a boy name.

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