Ilyas vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyas

Boy #1,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,248
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy, Yas

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyas Rank #1,248
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1248 for Ilyas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyas ___

  • Ilyas Ahmed
  • Ilyas Hassan
  • Ilyas Mohammed
  • Ilyas Omar
  • Ilyas Suleiman
  • Ilyas Tariq

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ilyas

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Idris

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ilyas at #1248 in the United States.

What do Ilyas and Theodore mean?

Ilyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew Eliyahu via Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ilyas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ilyas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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