Jotham vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jotham

Boy #3,891 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is perfect, Yahweh is upright"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,891
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Jot

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jotham Rank #3,891
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3891 for Jotham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jotham ___

  • Jotham David
  • Jotham Samuel
  • Jotham Michael
  • Jotham Eli
  • Jotham Benjamin
  • Jotham Isaiah

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 Jotham

Ezra Micah Caleb Gideon Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jotham or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jotham at #3891 in the United States.

What do Jotham and Theodore mean?

Jotham means "God is perfect, Yahweh is upright" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jotham and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jotham is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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