Jonny vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonny

Boy #3,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew 'Yohanan'

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,794
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jon

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Popularity Comparison

Jonny Rank #3,794
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3794 for Jonny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonny ___

  • Jonny Ray
  • Jonny Cash
  • Jonny Lee
  • Jonny Dale
  • Jonny Dean
  • Jonny Wayne

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jonny

Tommy Danny Richie Billy Stevie

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonny or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jonny at #3794 in the United States.

What do Jonny and Theodore mean?

Jonny means "God is gracious" (Hebrew 'Yohanan' origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jonny and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jonny is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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