Isiah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isiah

Boy #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,312
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ike, Izzy, Siah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Isiah Rank #1,312
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1312 for Isiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isiah ___

  • Isiah James
  • Isiah Michael
  • Isiah David
  • Isiah Thomas
  • Isiah Ray
  • Isiah Lee

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 Isiah

Elijah Josiah Naomi Zara Micah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isiah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Isiah at #1312 in the United States.

What do Isiah and Theodore mean?

Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Isiah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Isiah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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