Eben vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eben

Boy #2,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stone of help"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,760
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Eben Rank #2,760
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2760 for Eben.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eben ___

  • Eben James
  • Eben John
  • Eben Thomas
  • Eben Lee
  • Eben David

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 Eben

Ezra Eli Ruth Naomi Caleb

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eben or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Eben at #2760 in the United States.

What do Eben and Theodore mean?

Eben means "stone of help" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Eben and Theodore boy or girl names?

Eben is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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