Pinchus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pinchus

Boy #4,689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oracle, mouth of the serpent"

Origin: Egyptian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,689
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pinny, Pinchus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Pinchus Rank #4,689
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4689 for Pinchus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pinchus ___

  • Pinchus David
  • Pinchus Moshe
  • Pinchus Yosef
  • Pinchus Aaron
  • Pinchus Shmuel
  • Pinchus 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 Pinchus

Yaakov Rivka Devorah Shmuel Leah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinchus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pinchus at #4689 in the United States.

What do Pinchus and Theodore mean?

Pinchus means "oracle, mouth of the serpent" (Egyptian via Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pinchus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pinchus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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