Jose vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jose Rank #91
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #91 for Jose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Jose and Theodore mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jose and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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