Ephraim vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eph

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Popularity Comparison

Ephraim Rank #982
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ephraim ___

  • Ephraim James
  • Ephraim David
  • Ephraim John
  • Ephraim Thomas
  • Ephraim Samuel

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 Ephraim

Miriam Naomi Benjamin Ezra Priscilla

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephraim or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Theodore mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ephraim and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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