Abiel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abiel

Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,502
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi, Biel, Abel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abiel Rank #1,502
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1502 for Abiel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abiel ___

  • Abiel James
  • Abiel John
  • Abiel Elias
  • Abiel Samuel
  • Abiel Nathan
  • Abiel David

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abiel

Eliel Zuriel Keziah Miriam Ezra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abiel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abiel at #1502 in the United States.

What do Abiel and Theodore mean?

Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Abiel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Abiel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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