Theodore vs Yacov

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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Yacov

Boy #22,001 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22,001
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Yac, Yay, Yaie

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Yacov Rank #22,001

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #22001 for Yacov.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yacov more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yacov at #22001 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yacov mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Yacov boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yacov is primarily a boy name.

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