What does Hermes mean?
Hermes is the swift Greek messenger god; the origin of his name is uncertain.
What does Theodoros mean?
Greek Theodoros (Theodore), from 'theos' ('god') and 'doron' ('gift'), i.e. 'gift of God'. The feminine form is Theodora.
Hermes vs Theodoros
Which is more popular?
Hermes is more popular than Theodoros today: about 37 US babies were given the name Hermes in 2025, compared with 0 named Theodoros.
| Hermes | Theodoros | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Messenger of the gods | Gift of God |
| Origin | Greek | greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | HER-meez | theh-oh-DOH-ros |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1924 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2025 (37) | 2024 (29) |
| In 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hermes
Theodoros
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hermes | Theodoros |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 170 | 133 |
| 2010s | 119 | 127 |
| 2000s | 101 | 58 |
| 1990s | 104 | 55 |
| 1980s | 104 | 97 |
| 1970s | 40 | 74 |
| 1960s | 47 | 13 |
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hermes or Theodoros more popular?
Hermes is more popular than Theodoros today: about 37 US babies were given the name Hermes in 2025, compared with 0 named Theodoros.
What is the difference between Hermes and Theodoros?
Hermes means Messenger of the gods (Greek origin), while Theodoros means Gift of God (greek origin).
Which name is older, Hermes or Theodoros?
In US records, Hermes first appears in 1924 and Theodoros in 0, so Theodoros has the longer recorded history.