Joshua vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#57
Total SSA Count
5,244
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Josh, Jo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Joshua Rank #57
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #57 for Joshua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joshua ___

  • Joshua Alexander
  • Joshua James
  • Joshua Michael
  • Joshua Thomas
  • Joshua David
  • Joshua Ryan

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 Joshua

Caleb Noah Hannah Abigail Elijah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joshua or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Theodore mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Joshua and Theodore boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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