Meilech vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meilech

Boy #4,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my king, dear king"

Origin: Yiddish from Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,337
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meli, Lech

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meilech Rank #4,337
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4337 for Meilech.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meilech ___

  • Meilech Dovid
  • Meilech Yosef
  • Meilech Aaron
  • Meilech Shmuel
  • Meilech Moshe

Theodore ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meilech or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Meilech at #4337 in the United States.

What do Meilech and Theodore mean?

Meilech means "my king, dear king" (Yiddish from Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Meilech and Theodore boy or girl names?

Meilech is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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