Izaiah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Izaiah

Boy #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Zay, Zaiah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Izaiah Rank #608
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #608 for Izaiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Izaiah ___

  • Izaiah James
  • Izaiah Elijah
  • Izaiah Emmanuel
  • Izaiah Michael
  • Izaiah David
  • Izaiah Kai

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 Izaiah

Elijah Jeremiah Micah Amara Zion

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izaiah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Izaiah at #608 in the United States.

What do Izaiah and Theodore mean?

Izaiah means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Izaiah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Izaiah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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