Leader of the people
Derived from the Old English word 'theoden' meaning lord, ruler, or prince. It is most famously recognized as a character name created by J.R.R. Tolkien, who used historical Germanic linguistic roots to build his fictional cultures.
Less common today
Theoden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,631 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The King of Rohan known for his courage in battle · The Lord of the Rings
