Theodore vs Welden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Declan Juan Jude Jacob

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Welden

Boy #18,869 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #18,869
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Wel, Weld, Weldy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Welden Rank #18,869

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18869 for Welden.

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

Welden ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Welden more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Welden at #18869 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Welden mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Welden boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Welden is primarily a boy name.

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