Avraham vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avraham

Boy #1,028 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,028
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Avram

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Avraham Rank #1,028
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1028 for Avraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avraham ___

  • Avraham Moshe
  • Avraham David
  • Avraham Yosef
  • Avraham Shlomo
  • Avraham Natan
  • Avraham Yitzhak

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 Avraham

Sara Rivka Leah Rachel Yitzhak

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avraham or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Avraham at #1028 in the United States.

What do Avraham and Theodore mean?

Avraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Avraham and Theodore boy or girl names?

Avraham is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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