Ilyan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyan

Boy #5,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is Lord (variant of Elijah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,528
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ily, Ian, Yan

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyan Rank #5,528
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5528 for Ilyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyan ___

  • Ilyan David
  • Ilyan Samuel
  • Ilyan Michael
  • Ilyan Joseph
  • Ilyan Nathan
  • Ilyan Gabriel

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 Ilyan

Elias Zion Levi Naomi Miriam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilyan at #5528 in the United States.

What do Ilyan and Theodore mean?

Ilyan means "God is Lord (variant of Elijah)" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ilyan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilyan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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