Theodore vs Zacary

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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Zacary

Boy #17,358 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,358
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Zac, Zaca, Zacay

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Zacary Rank #17,358

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17358 for Zacary.

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

Zacary ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zacary more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zacary at #17358 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zacary mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Zacary boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zacary is primarily a boy name.

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