Obie vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obie

Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,401
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ob, Obi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Obie Rank #5,401
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5401 for Obie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obie ___

  • Obie James
  • Obie Blue
  • Obie Reed
  • Obie Lane
  • Obie Crew
  • Obie Cash

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 Obie

Cleo Wren Beau Roxie Wilder

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obie or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do Obie and Theodore mean?

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

Are Obie and Theodore boy or girl names?

Obie is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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