Juana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juana

Girl #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanita, Jua, Nita

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Juana Rank #1,104
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1104 for Juana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juana ___

  • Juana Maria
  • Juana Isabel
  • Juana Esperanza
  • Juana Valentina
  • Juana Cruz
  • Juana Dolores

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 Juana

Maria Diego Carlos Elena Miguel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Juana at #1104 in the United States.

What do Juana and Theodore mean?

Juana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Juana and Theodore boy or girl names?

Juana is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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