Shalom vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shalom

Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,723
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shali, Lomi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shalom Rank #1,723
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1723 for Shalom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shalom ___

  • Shalom Moshe
  • Shalom David
  • Shalom Yonatan
  • Shalom Eliezer
  • Shalom Avi
  • Shalom Tzvi

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shalom

Noam Tov Simcha Revital Liora

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shalom or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shalom at #1723 in the United States.

What do Shalom and Theodore mean?

Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shalom and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shalom is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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