Shmuel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shmuel

Boy #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#983
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shmulik, Muli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shmuel Rank #983
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #983 for Shmuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shmuel ___

  • Shmuel Yitzchak
  • Shmuel David
  • Shmuel Avraham
  • Shmuel Moshe
  • Shmuel Aaron

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 Shmuel

Rivka Devorah Leah Moshe Nachman

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shmuel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shmuel at #983 in the United States.

What do Shmuel and Theodore mean?

Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shmuel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shmuel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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