Isabel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isabel

Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
1,820
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Isabel Rank #167
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #167 for Isabel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isabel ___

  • Isabel Grace
  • Isabel Rose
  • Isabel Marie
  • Isabel Claire
  • Isabel Sophia
  • Isabel Elise

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 Isabel

Olivia Charlotte Sebastian Mateo Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isabel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Isabel at #167 in the United States.

What do Isabel and Theodore mean?

Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Isabel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Isabel is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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