Joseph vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Joseph Rank #32

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #32 for Joseph.

Is Joseph or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Joseph at #32 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Theodore mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Joseph and Theodore boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.