Gabriel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Carlos Kevin Joseph Nico

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Archer Henry Harrison Logan

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Theodore mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gabriel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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