Jesus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jesus Rank #164
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #164 for Jesus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

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 Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Jesus and Theodore mean?

Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jesus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jesus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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