Ilijah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilijah

Boy #4,620 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,620
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilijah Rank #4,620
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4620 for Ilijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilijah ___

  • Ilijah James
  • Ilijah Cole
  • Ilijah Thomas
  • Ilijah David
  • Ilijah Michael
  • Ilijah Alexander

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 Ilijah

Isaiah Ezra Micah Zion Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilijah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilijah at #4620 in the United States.

What do Ilijah and Theodore mean?

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

Are Ilijah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilijah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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