Eliana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliana

Girl #18 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of the sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Jewish Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
6,423
Syllables
5
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Eli, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eliana Rank #18
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #18 for Eliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliana ___

  • Eliana Grace
  • Eliana Rose
  • Eliana Claire
  • Eliana Marie
  • Eliana Hope
  • Eliana Jade

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 Eliana

Isabella Gabriella Nathaniel Sophia Julian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Eliana at #18 in the United States.

What do Eliana and Theodore mean?

Eliana means "daughter of the sun" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Eliana and Theodore boy or girl names?

Eliana is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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