Nochum vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nochum

Boy #6,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"comforted, consoler"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Hebrew Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,459
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nochy, Nuch

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nochum Rank #6,459
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6459 for Nochum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nochum ___

  • Nochum Dovid
  • Nochum Menachem
  • Nochum Yosef
  • Nochum Chaim
  • Nochum Avraham
  • Nochum Moshe

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Rivka Chana Tzvi Sruli Esther

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nochum or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nochum at #6459 in the United States.

What do Nochum and Theodore mean?

Nochum means "comforted, consoler" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nochum and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nochum is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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