Leiby vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leiby

Boy #5,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my heart, beloved"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Ultra-Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,446
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leib, Laiby

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leiby Rank #5,446
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5446 for Leiby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leiby ___

  • Leiby Menachem
  • Leiby Dovid
  • Leiby Shmuel
  • Leiby Yitzchok
  • Leiby Moshe
  • Leiby Aryeh

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiby or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Leiby at #5446 in the United States.

What do Leiby and Theodore mean?

Leiby means "my heart, beloved" (Yiddish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Leiby and Theodore boy or girl names?

Leiby is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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