Elijah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Elijah Rank #8

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8 for Elijah.

Is Elijah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elijah at #8 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Theodore mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Elijah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.