Esra vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esra

Girl #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew Azra

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,790
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esra Rank #2,790
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2790 for Esra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esra ___

  • Esra Nur
  • Esra Leila
  • Esra Yildiz
  • Esra Deniz
  • Esra Ayla
  • Esra Selin

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 Esra

Kerem Elif Emre Defne Baran

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esra or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Esra at #2790 in the United States.

What do Esra and Theodore mean?

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

Are Esra and Theodore boy or girl names?

Esra is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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