Jakeem vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakeem

Boy #3,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who stands firm"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,550
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Keem

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jakeem Rank #3,550
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3550 for Jakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakeem ___

  • Jakeem Damon
  • Jakeem Andre
  • Jakeem Lewis
  • Jakeem Marcus
  • Jakeem Tyrell
  • Jakeem DeShawn

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 Jakeem

Hakeem Kareem Aaliyah Nadia Rasheed

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakeem or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jakeem at #3550 in the United States.

What do Jakeem and Theodore mean?

Jakeem means "one who stands firm" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jakeem and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jakeem is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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