Lliam vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lliam

Boy #5,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Resolute protection; will-helmet"

Origin: Germanic (via William)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,114
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lli, Lly, Llie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lliam Rank #5,114
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5114 for Lliam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lliam ___

  • Lliam James
  • Lliam Patrick
  • Lliam Thomas
  • Lliam Ryan
  • Lliam Michael

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 Lliam

Finn Declan Connor Niall Siobhan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lliam or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lliam at #5114 in the United States.

What do Lliam and Theodore mean?

Lliam means "Resolute protection; will-helmet" (Germanic (via William) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lliam and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lliam is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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