Jonny vs Theseus

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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Theseus

Boy #3,732 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to set, to place, to establish"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,732
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Seo

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Popularity Comparison

Jonny Rank #3,794
Theseus Rank #3,732

Theseus is more popular, ranked #3732 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

Theseus ___

  • Theseus Ajax
  • Theseus Leon
  • Theseus James
  • Theseus Cole
  • Theseus Atlas
  • Theseus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jonny

Tommy Danny Richie Billy Stevie

If you choose Theseus

Orion Perseus Achilles Penelope Ariadne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonny or Theseus more popular?

Theseus is more popular, ranked #3732 compared to Jonny at #3794 in the United States.

What do Jonny and Theseus mean?

Jonny means "God is gracious" (Hebrew 'Yohanan' origin). Theseus means "to set, to place, to establish" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jonny and Theseus boy or girl names?

Jonny is primarily a boy name. Theseus is primarily a boy name.

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