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Theodore

male

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Theodore is a Greek name meaning gift of God, widely used in Christian history and Byzantine and Slavic traditions.

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Popularity History of Theodore

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4Top 10

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#4

Theodore was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+3

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Theodore Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Theodore.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Theodore

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Famous Theodores

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    Theodore Roosevelt
    26th President of the United States and conservationist who established the National Park system
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    Theodore Dreiser
    American novelist known for Sister Carrie

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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