Barak vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5297 for Barak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak 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 Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Theodore mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Barak and Theodore boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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