Jared vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Jared Rank #394
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #394 for Jared.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jared ___

  • Jared Michael
  • Jared Thomas
  • Jared David
  • Jared Lee
  • Jared Scott
  • Jared Allen

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 Jared

Nathan Tyler Derek Jessica Megan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jared or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Theodore mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jared and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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