Jana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jana Rank #1,334
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1334 for Jana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

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 Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jana at #1334 in the United States.

What do Jana and Theodore mean?

Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jana and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jana is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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