Jayson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#623
Total SSA Count
454
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jayson Rank #623
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #623 for Jayson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayson ___

  • Jayson Lee
  • Jayson Michael
  • Jayson Alexander
  • Jayson James
  • Jayson Tyler
  • Jayson Andre

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 Jayson

Jayden Logan Madison Emma Jace

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Theodore mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jayson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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