Esdras vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esdras

Boy #2,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Latin American Ethiopian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,011
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ez, Esdra

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Esdras Rank #2,011
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2011 for Esdras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esdras ___

  • Esdras David
  • Esdras Samuel
  • Esdras Emmanuel
  • Esdras Solomon
  • Esdras Benjamin
  • Esdras Raphael

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 Esdras

Nehemiah Tobias Hosea Ezra Miriam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esdras or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Esdras at #2011 in the United States.

What do Esdras and Theodore mean?

Esdras means "help, helper" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Esdras and Theodore boy or girl names?

Esdras is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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