Iva vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iva

Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Slovak Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,169
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivi, Ive

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iva Rank #2,169
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2169 for Iva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iva ___

  • Iva Marie
  • Iva Rose
  • Iva Grace
  • Iva Jana
  • Iva Petra
  • Iva Sofia

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 Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iva or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Iva and Theodore mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Iva and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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