Hannah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #52 for Hannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

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 Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hannah at #52 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Theodore mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hannah and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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