Elliot vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Elliot →

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

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 Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Theodore mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Elliot and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Theodore vs Elliot Elliot vs Israel Elliot vs Luca Elliot vs Brody Elliot vs Jason
← Full profile: Elliot ← Full profile: Theodore Browse all baby names