Ioannis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ioannis

Boy #3,376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek Orthodox Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,376
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yannis, Giannis, Gio

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ioannis Rank #3,376
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3376 for Ioannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ioannis ___

  • Ioannis Nikolaos
  • Ioannis Dimitrios
  • Ioannis Alexandros
  • Ioannis Konstantinos
  • Ioannis Petros

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 Ioannis

Nikos Eleni Sophia Kostas Maria

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ioannis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ioannis at #3376 in the United States.

What do Ioannis and Theodore mean?

Ioannis means "God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ioannis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ioannis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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