Theodore vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Uriah Rank #655

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #655 for Uriah.

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

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Uriah more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Uriah mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Uriah boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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