Chaim vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hy, Hymie, Chai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chaim Rank #694
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #694 for Chaim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chaim ___

  • Chaim David
  • Chaim Moshe
  • Chaim Yitzchak
  • Chaim Noam
  • Chaim Asher
  • Chaim Eitan

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 Chaim

Rivka Miriam Moshe Devorah Menachem

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaim or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Chaim at #694 in the United States.

What do Chaim and Theodore mean?

Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Chaim and Theodore boy or girl names?

Chaim is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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