Feivel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Feivel

Boy #27,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright one, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,740
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay, Fivel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Feivel Rank #27,740
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #27740 for Feivel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Feivel ___

  • Feivel Aaron
  • Feivel Nathan
  • Feivel David
  • Feivel Samuel
  • Feivel Jacob
  • Feivel Moshe

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 Feivel

Shlomo Mendel Rivka Gittel Yenta

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feivel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Feivel at #27740 in the United States.

What do Feivel and Theodore mean?

Feivel means "bright one, shining one" (Greek via Yiddish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Feivel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Feivel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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