Ilias vs Theophilus

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
Theophilus Rank #2,216

Ilias is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

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

Theophilus ___

  • Theophilus James
  • Theophilus Alexander
  • Theophilus Charles
  • Theophilus Edward
  • Theophilus Augustus
  • Theophilus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilias

Stavros Demetria Nikos Thea Alexios

If you choose Theophilus

Bartholomew Cornelius Theodora Octavia Maximilian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilias or Theophilus more popular?

Ilias is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Ilias and Theophilus mean?

Ilias means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin).

Are Ilias and Theophilus boy or girl names?

Ilias is primarily a boy name. Theophilus is primarily a boy name.

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