Jason vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jase

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jason Rank #148
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #148 for Jason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

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 Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Theodore mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jason and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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