Ilyaas vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyaas

Boy #5,570 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Somali South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,570
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilyas, Ily

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilyaas Rank #5,570
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5570 for Ilyaas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyaas ___

  • Ilyaas Mohammed
  • Ilyaas Hassan
  • Ilyaas Omar
  • Ilyaas Yusuf
  • Ilyaas Ibrahim
  • Ilyaas Khalid

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 Ilyaas

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Zakariya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyaas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilyaas at #5570 in the United States.

What do Ilyaas and Theodore mean?

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

Are Ilyaas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilyaas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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