Juda vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juda

Boy #5,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Ethiopian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,168
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Juda Rank #5,168
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5168 for Juda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juda ___

  • Juda Elias
  • Juda Samuel
  • Juda Isaac
  • Juda Solomon
  • Juda Levi
  • Juda David

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 Juda

Eli Levi Caleb Noah Ezra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juda or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Juda at #5168 in the United States.

What do Juda and Theodore mean?

Juda means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Juda and Theodore boy or girl names?

Juda is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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