Obadiah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Puritan American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,416
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obi, Obie, Oba

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Theodore mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Obadiah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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