Eleazar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleazar

Boy #1,151 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elie, Azar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eleazar Rank #1,151
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1151 for Eleazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleazar ___

  • Eleazar David
  • Eleazar Samuel
  • Eleazar Joseph
  • Eleazar Benjamin
  • Eleazar Isaac
  • Eleazar Aaron

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 Eleazar

Miriam Naomi Ezra Tobias Nathaniel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleazar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Eleazar at #1151 in the United States.

What do Eleazar and Theodore mean?

Eleazar means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Eleazar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Eleazar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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