Judah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Judah Rank #179
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #179 for Judah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah Thomas

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 Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Judah and Theodore mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Judah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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