Jabez vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jabez

Boy #6,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he causes pain, born in sorrow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,105
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jabe

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jabez Rank #6,105
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6105 for Jabez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jabez ___

  • Jabez Michael
  • Jabez Thomas
  • Jabez David
  • Jabez Samuel
  • Jabez Eli

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 Jabez

Elijah Ezra Josiah Abigail Miriam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jabez or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jabez at #6105 in the United States.

What do Jabez and Theodore mean?

Jabez means "he causes pain, born in sorrow" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jabez and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jabez is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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