Elliott vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #163 for Elliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Theodore mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Elliott and Theodore boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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