Illinois vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Illinois

Boy #31,895 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,895
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Ill, Illi, Illiy

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Allistor Musawir Estes Luvender

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Levi Carson Zayden Bentley

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Popularity Comparison

Illinois Rank #31,895

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #31895 for Illinois.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illinois or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Illinois at #31895 in the United States.

What do Illinois and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Illinois and Theodore boy or girl names?

Illinois is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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