Jaycob vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaycob

Boy #2,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,408
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jake

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Jaycob Rank #2,408
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2408 for Jaycob.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaycob ___

  • Jaycob Lee
  • Jaycob Allen
  • Jaycob James
  • Jaycob Ryan
  • Jaycob Dean
  • Jaycob Cole

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaycob or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jaycob at #2408 in the United States.

What do Jaycob and Theodore mean?

Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jaycob and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jaycob is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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