Theodore vs Tovia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tovia

Boy #6,549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"goodness of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,549
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tovi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Tovia Rank #6,549

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6549 for Tovia.

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

Tovia ___

  • Tovia Moshe
  • Tovia Yitzchak
  • Tovia Avraham
  • Tovia Yosef
  • Tovia Chaim
  • Tovia David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tovia

Nachum Yitzchak Miriam Devorah Eliezer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tovia more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tovia at #6549 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tovia mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tovia means "goodness of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Tovia boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tovia is primarily a boy name.

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