Elihu vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,577
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elihu Rank #5,577
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elihu ___

  • Elihu James
  • Elihu Samuel
  • Elihu David
  • Elihu Thomas
  • Elihu Nathan
  • Elihu Joseph

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 Elihu

Ezra Elijah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elihu or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Theodore mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Elihu and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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