Theodore vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,833
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Wake Rank #5,833

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5833 for Wake.

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

Wake ___

  • Wake James
  • Wake Alexander
  • Wake Thomas
  • Wake River
  • Wake Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Wake more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Wake mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Theodore and Wake boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.

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