Theodore vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Theodore Rank #4

John Rank #21

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #21 for John.

Is Theodore or John more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Theodore and John mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and John boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.