Adonijah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonijah

Boy #5,934 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my Lord is Yahweh, Yahweh is my Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian (biblical) Rastafarian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,934
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Donnie, Adon, Ijah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adonijah Rank #5,934
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5934 for Adonijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonijah ___

  • Adonijah Emmanuel
  • Adonijah Solomon
  • Adonijah Isaiah
  • Adonijah Ezekiel
  • Adonijah Nathaniel
  • Adonijah Elias

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Adonijah

Solomon Elijah Moses Samuel Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonijah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Adonijah at #5934 in the United States.

What do Adonijah and Theodore mean?

Adonijah means "my Lord is Yahweh, Yahweh is my Lord" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Adonijah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Adonijah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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