Pesach vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pesach

Boy #8,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to pass over, to spare"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,690
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pesi, Pessy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Pesach Rank #8,690
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #8690 for Pesach.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pesach ___

  • Pesach Avraham
  • Pesach Yitzhak
  • Pesach Moshe
  • Pesach David
  • Pesach Shlomo

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 Pesach

Yosef Miriam Dvorah Shmuel Rivka

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pesach or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pesach at #8690 in the United States.

What do Pesach and Theodore mean?

Pesach means "to pass over, to spare" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pesach and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pesach is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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