Asaph vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asaph

Boy #3,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gatherer, collector"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,696
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ace, Saph

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asaph Rank #3,696
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3696 for Asaph.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asaph ___

  • Asaph David
  • Asaph Samuel
  • Asaph Elias
  • Asaph Nathan
  • Asaph James
  • Asaph John

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 Asaph

Ezra Miriam Naomi Elijah Deborah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asaph or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Asaph at #3696 in the United States.

What do Asaph and Theodore mean?

Asaph means "gatherer, collector" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Asaph and Theodore boy or girl names?

Asaph is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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