Jai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jai Rank #1,308
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1308 for Jai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jai ___

  • Jai Arjun
  • Jai Dev
  • Jai Prakash
  • Jai Kumar
  • Jai Rajan
  • Jai Veer

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 Jai

Dev Rohan Priya Ananya Vikram

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Theodore mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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