Theodore
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Theodore is a Greek name meaning “gift of God”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Theodore
Theodore is a name of Greek origin, constructed from the elements theos, meaning god, and doron, meaning gift. This name signifies a literal divine gift and has been borne by numerous saints, religious figures, and historical rulers throughout the Byzantine and Western worlds. Its structural clarity and theological significance ensured its continuous usage across diverse cultural and linguistic boundaries since the early centuries of the common era.
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Gender Usage of the Name Theodore
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Theodore is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Theodore
Theodore is among the Top 70 Trending Boys’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Theodore is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 469 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.1K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 396 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 166 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Theodore ranked #3 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). Its rank is unchanged from 2024. Recently Theodore surged into the Top-10 — a notable jump in popularity.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3, achieved in 2024 and 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #518 in 1993. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #11 to #3).
Name StyleMethodology
Theodore is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 3,109 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 14,528 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Theodore
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Theodore is a three-syllable name featuring a steady, layered stress pattern that feels traditional and established. As the name of President Theodore Roosevelt, it carries a distinguished and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Theodore
Middle names used with TheodoreMethodology
Theodore is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Theodore Roosevelt · Theodore James · Theodore John · Theodore Joseph · Theodore MichaelView all 458 boy middle names.
- Total 796 middle names used with Theodore
- 111 girl middle names used with Theodore
- 211 unisex middle names used with Theodore
Middle name suggestions for TheodoreMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Theodore is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Theodore Jacob · Theodore Jason · Theodore Jesus · Theodore Jerry · Theodore Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Theodore
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, Theodore has been used by 2 members of European royal families, including:
- Theodore (born 1898)
- Theodore of Flanders (born 1111) — Count
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Theodore. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Theodore
Sound Like Theodore Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Theodor · Theadore · Theodoro · View all 4 names
Spelled Like Theodore Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Theodor · Theadore · Theodoro · View all 8 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Theo · Thiago · Thaddeus · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Theodore Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Omar · Javier · Amir · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jeremy · Abraham · Angelo · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Theodore”
Dictionary Meaning of "Theodore"Methodology
A male given name from Latin and Ancient Greek; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc
Examples
- It is as well certainly not to call a parcel of idle and ragged young rogues by the titles of Augustus, Orlando, and Theodore: nor does it sound very fitting and heroical to hear a father cry out pompously to his little boy, as we did once, - "You, Sir, there, - Maximilian,- come out of the gutter."
- 'Perfect. What name are we going to give him?' 'Theo.' 'Oh.' 'As in Theodore.' 'Isn't that rather a...?' He stopped. Smiled at her again. 'Why Theodore?' 'I like it. And it suits him. Maybe because it contains the sound 'adore'.'
Translations
The name Theodore has 55 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as male given name, etc..
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How to Spell Theodore in ASL
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