Naftoli vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naftoli

Boy #6,008 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to twist, to wrestle with"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,008
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naftul, Tuli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Naftoli Rank #6,008
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6008 for Naftoli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naftoli ___

  • Naftoli Moshe
  • Naftoli Chaim
  • Naftoli Yosef
  • Naftoli Avraham
  • Naftoli Dovid
  • Naftoli Shlomo

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naftoli or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Naftoli at #6008 in the United States.

What do Naftoli and Theodore mean?

Naftoli means "to twist, to wrestle with" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Naftoli and Theodore boy or girl names?

Naftoli is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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