Janis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janis

Girl #10,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Latvian Lithuanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,282
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Janis Rank #10,282
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10282 for Janis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janis ___

  • Janis Lynn
  • Janis Marie
  • Janis Elaine
  • Janis Kay
  • Janis Ann

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 Janis

Linda Carol Sandra Dennis Gary

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Janis at #10282 in the United States.

What do Janis and Theodore mean?

Janis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Janis and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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