Job vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Job

Boy #2,324 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who returns, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish Islamic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,324
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Joe

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Job Rank #2,324
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2324 for Job.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Job ___

  • Job Emmanuel
  • Job David
  • Job Michael
  • Job Samuel
  • Job Isaiah
  • Job Ezra

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 Job

Ezra Solomon Elijah Isaiah Ruth

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Job or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Job at #2324 in the United States.

What do Job and Theodore mean?

Job means "one who returns, repentant" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Job and Theodore boy or girl names?

Job is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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