Theodore vs Zeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Cultural Roots

Greek American Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,073
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Z, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Zeus Rank #1,073

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1073 for Zeus.

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

Zeus ___

  • Zeus Alexander
  • Zeus Marcus
  • Zeus Maximus
  • Zeus Leo
  • Zeus Titan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

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If you choose Zeus

Apollo Athena Ares Atlas Hera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zeus more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zeus at #1073 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zeus mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin).

Are Theodore and Zeus boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zeus is primarily a boy name.

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