Heber vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heber

Boy #3,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beyond, one who crossed over"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Mormon/LDS

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,481
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Heb

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Popularity Comparison

Heber Rank #3,481
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3481 for Heber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heber ___

  • Heber James
  • Heber Grant
  • Heber Samuel
  • Heber John
  • Heber Thomas

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 Heber

Ezra Nephi Moroni Hyrum Brigham

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heber or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Heber at #3481 in the United States.

What do Heber and Theodore mean?

Heber means "beyond, one who crossed over" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Heber and Theodore boy or girl names?

Heber is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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