Gil vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,030
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gil Rank #4,030
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4030 for Gil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gil ___

  • Gil David
  • Gil James
  • Gil Alexander
  • Gil Thomas
  • Gil Michael
  • Gil Robert

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 Gil

Noa Eli Maya Lior Tamar

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gil or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gil at #4030 in the United States.

What do Gil and Theodore mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gil and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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