Leib vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leib

Boy #4,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,744
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leibel, Leibish

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Popularity Comparison

Leib Rank #4,744
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4744 for Leib.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leib ___

  • Leib Yisrael
  • Leib Mordechai
  • Leib Avraham
  • Leib Moshe
  • Leib Dovid
  • Leib Chaim

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 Leib

Chana Rivka Yosef Shmuel Zlata

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leib or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Leib at #4744 in the United States.

What do Leib and Theodore mean?

Leib means "lion" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Leib and Theodore boy or girl names?

Leib is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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