Sholom vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sholom

Boy #2,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,711
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sholi, Sho

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sholom Rank #2,711
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2711 for Sholom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sholom ___

  • Sholom Aaron
  • Sholom David
  • Sholom Moshe
  • Sholom Yitzhak
  • Sholom Tzvi
  • Sholom 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 Sholom

Devorah Rivka Yosef Menachem Chana

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sholom or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sholom at #2711 in the United States.

What do Sholom and Theodore mean?

Sholom means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sholom and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sholom is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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