Elias vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #25 for Elias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

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 Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elias at #25 in the United States.

What do Elias and Theodore mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Elias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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