Naftuli vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naftuli

Boy #4,017 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my wrestling, my struggle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hasidic Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nafty, Naf, Tuli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Naftuli Rank #4,017
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4017 for Naftuli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naftuli ___

  • Naftuli Moshe
  • Naftuli Avraham
  • Naftuli Yitzchak
  • Naftuli Dovid
  • Naftuli Menachem
  • Naftuli Chaim

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 Naftuli

Yitzchak Miriam Dovid Rivka Shlomo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naftuli or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Naftuli at #4017 in the United States.

What do Naftuli and Theodore mean?

Naftuli means "my wrestling, my struggle" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Naftuli and Theodore boy or girl names?

Naftuli is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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