John vs Theora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

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Theora

Girl #17,383 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"contemplation, observation"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,383
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thea, Theo, Ora

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Theora Rank #17,383

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #17383 for Theora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Theora ___

  • Theora Rose
  • Theora Grace
  • Theora Jane
  • Theora Marian
  • Theora Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Theora

Philippa Sophronia Corinna Leontine Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Theora more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Theora at #17383 in the United States.

What do John and Theora mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Theora means "contemplation, observation" (Greek origin).

Are John and Theora boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Theora is primarily a girl name.

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