Elijah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
11,171
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8 for Elijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah 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 Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elijah at #8 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Theodore mean?

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

Are Elijah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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