Elikai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elikai

Boy #3,187 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,187
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Kai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elikai Rank #3,187
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3187 for Elikai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elikai ___

  • Elikai James
  • Elikai Noah
  • Elikai River
  • Elikai Reef
  • Elikai Stone
  • Elikai 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 Elikai

Keanu Makai Leilani Koa Malia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elikai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elikai at #3187 in the United States.

What do Elikai and Theodore mean?

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

Are Elikai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elikai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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