Tabitha vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tabby, Tab, Tibby

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Tabitha Rank #1,517
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

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 Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tabitha or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Tabitha and Theodore mean?

Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Tabitha and Theodore boy or girl names?

Tabitha is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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