Shraga vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shraga

Boy #3,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,171
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shragele, Shragy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shraga Rank #3,171
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3171 for Shraga.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shraga ___

  • Shraga Feivel
  • Shraga Mordechai
  • Shraga Avraham
  • Shraga Yisroel
  • Shraga Dovid
  • Shraga Nosson

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 Shraga

Moshe Yosef Rivka Devorah Leah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shraga or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shraga at #3171 in the United States.

What do Shraga and Theodore mean?

Shraga means "lamp, light" (Aramaic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shraga and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shraga is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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