Theodore vs Zeth

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

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Enzo Milo Noah
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Zeth Rank #21,434

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #21434 for Zeth.

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

Zeth ___

  • Zeth Alexander
  • Zeth James
  • Zeth Cole
  • Zeth River
  • Zeth Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zeth

Seth Zane Ezra Noah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zeth more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zeth at #21434 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zeth mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zeth means "appointed, placed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Zeth boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zeth is primarily a boy name.

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