Etham vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Etham

Boy #5,868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"border of the sea, with them"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,868
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Etham Rank #5,868
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5868 for Etham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Etham ___

  • Etham James
  • Etham Paul
  • Etham David
  • Etham Luke
  • Etham John
  • Etham 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 Etham

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Levi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Etham or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Etham at #5868 in the United States.

What do Etham and Theodore mean?

Etham means "border of the sea, with them" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Etham and Theodore boy or girl names?

Etham is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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