Gabriel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gabe, Gabi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabriel ___

  • Gabriel James
  • Gabriel Thomas
  • Gabriel Alexander
  • Gabriel John
  • Gabriel David
  • Gabriel William

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 Gabriel

Raphael Michael Ezra Miriam Sophia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Theodore mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gabriel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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