Jakub vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jakub Rank #3,151
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3151 for Jakub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

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 Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakub or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jakub at #3151 in the United States.

What do Jakub and Theodore mean?

Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jakub and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jakub is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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