Ilias vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilias

Boy #2,193 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Arabic Turkish Albanian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilia, Eli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilias Rank #2,193
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2193 for Ilias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilias ___

  • Ilias Konstantinos
  • Ilias George
  • Ilias Alexander
  • Ilias Nikolaos
  • Ilias Petros
  • Ilias Christos

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 Ilias

Stavros Demetria Nikos Thea Alexios

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilias at #2193 in the United States.

What do Ilias and Theodore mean?

Ilias means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ilias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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