Jaymes vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaymes

Boy #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,574
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jaymes Rank #4,574
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4574 for Jaymes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaymes ___

  • Jaymes Alexander
  • Jaymes William
  • Jaymes Edward
  • Jaymes Oliver
  • Jaymes Thomas
  • Jaymes Arthur

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 Jaymes

Charlotte Oliver Emma William Sophie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaymes or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jaymes at #4574 in the United States.

What do Jaymes and Theodore mean?

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

Are Jaymes and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jaymes is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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