Theodore vs Yves

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yves

Boy #5,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yew tree; bow maker"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,451
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yves

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yves Rank #5,451

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5451 for Yves.

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

Yves ___

  • Yves Louis
  • Yves Pierre
  • Yves Antoine
  • Yves Henri
  • Yves René
  • Yves Claude

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yves

Cécile Geneviève Thierry Brigitte Marcel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yves more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yves at #5451 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yves mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yves means "yew tree; bow maker" (Germanic origin).

Are Theodore and Yves boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yves is primarily a boy name.

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