Jacobo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacobo

Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,734
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaco, Cobo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jacobo Rank #1,734
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1734 for Jacobo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacobo ___

  • Jacobo Antonio
  • Jacobo Miguel
  • Jacobo Luis
  • Jacobo Rafael
  • Jacobo Carlos
  • Jacobo Alejandro

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 Jacobo

Isabella Lucia Rafael Mariana Santiago

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jacobo at #1734 in the United States.

What do Jacobo and Theodore mean?

Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jacobo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jacobo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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