Ilian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilian Rank #3,379
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3379 for Ilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilian ___

  • Ilian James
  • Ilian Alexander
  • Ilian Sebastian
  • Ilian Thomas
  • Ilian Anthony

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 Ilian

Dorian Julian Celeste Adriana Cassian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Ilian and Theodore mean?

Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ilian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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