Theodore vs Toshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Toshua

Girl #28,266 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,266
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Tos, Tosh, Toshy

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Toshua Rank #28,266

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28266 for Toshua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Toshua ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Toshua more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Toshua at #28266 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Toshua mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Toshua boy or girl names?

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

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