Elijah vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Elijah Rank #8

Theo Rank #80

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Elijah or Theo more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Theo mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Elijah and Theo boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.