Theodore vs Willson

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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Willson

Boy #38,078 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,078
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Wil, Will, Willy

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Willson Rank #38,078

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #38078 for Willson.

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

Willson ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Willson more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Willson at #38078 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Willson mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Willson boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Willson is primarily a boy name.

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