Theoden

“Prince, lord, ruler” — Old English origin

Boy's name · #1632 in the US (2025) · Trending

Theoden is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2004, it stood at #1632 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 710 boys have been named Theoden along the way.

Around the world: about 1 in 17,000 boys in England & Wales (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

In stories & tradition

Théoden — The Lord of the Rings · The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Similar names: Whitley · Theodor · Emeric · Bowden · Olsen · Oden

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