Shaul vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaul

Boy #4,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is inquired after"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,378
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shaul Rank #4,378
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4378 for Shaul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shaul ___

  • Shaul David
  • Shaul Aaron
  • Shaul Benjamin
  • Shaul Elijah
  • Shaul Nathan
  • Shaul Joseph

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 Shaul

Rivka Miriam Dovid Esther Yosef

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaul or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shaul at #4378 in the United States.

What do Shaul and Theodore mean?

Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shaul and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shaul is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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