Theodore
Meaning
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4
- Total SSA Count
- 12,011
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Theo, Teddy, Ted
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
"craftsman, skilled maker"
Origin: Old English wyrhta
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4274 for Wright.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Wright at #4274 in the United States.
Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).
Theodore is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.