Esai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esai

Boy #1,516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Mexican Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Esa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esai Rank #1,516
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1516 for Esai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esai ___

  • Esai Alexander
  • Esai Antonio
  • Esai Mateo
  • Esai David
  • Esai Rafael

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 Esai

Isaiah Ezra Naomi Zara Gabriel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Esai at #1516 in the United States.

What do Esai and Theodore mean?

Esai means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Esai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Esai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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