Abishai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abishai

Boy #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is a gift"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,395
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Shai

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Popularity Comparison

Abishai Rank #4,395
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4395 for Abishai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abishai ___

  • Abishai James
  • Abishai Emmanuel
  • Abishai David
  • Abishai Michael
  • Abishai Samuel
  • Abishai Joseph

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 Abishai

Joab Asahel Elihu Jedidiah Miriam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abishai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abishai at #4395 in the United States.

What do Abishai and Theodore mean?

Abishai means "my father is a gift" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Abishai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Abishai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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