Theodore vs Zac

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

Playground Safety Score

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Zac

Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,385
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zacky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Zac Rank #3,385

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3385 for Zac.

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

Zac ___

  • Zac James
  • Zac Michael
  • Zac Thomas
  • Zac Oliver
  • Zac Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zac

Jake Max Lily Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zac more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zac mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Zac boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zac is primarily a boy name.

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