Theodore vs Uriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Uriel Rank #462

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #462 for Uriel.

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

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Uriel more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Uriel at #462 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Uriel mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Uriel boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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