Theo vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Theo Rank #80

Elijah Rank #8

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

Is Theo or Elijah more popular?

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

What do Theo and Elijah mean?

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

Are Theo and Elijah boy or girl names?

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