Jonathan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

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 Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Theodore mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jonathan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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