Lehman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lehman

Boy #15,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,007
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Lehman Rank #15,007
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #15007 for Lehman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lehman ___

  • Lehman James
  • Lehman Jacob
  • Lehman Allen

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 Lehman

Hoffman Weber Fischer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lehman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lehman at #15007 in the United States.

What do Lehman and Theodore mean?

Lehman means "Leaseholder; tenant farmer" (German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lehman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lehman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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