Lisa vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lisa Rank #987
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #987 for Lisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

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 Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisa or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lisa at #987 in the United States.

What do Lisa and Theodore mean?

Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lisa and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lisa is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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