Jairus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jairus

Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jairus Rank #3,610
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jairus ___

  • Jairus Emmanuel
  • Jairus Michael
  • Jairus Samuel
  • Jairus David
  • Jairus Elijah
  • Jairus Solomon

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 Jairus

Lazarus Elijah Caleb Miriam Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jairus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Jairus and Theodore mean?

Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jairus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jairus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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