Theodore vs Yafet

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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Yafet

Boy #36,707 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36,707
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Yaf, Yay, Yaie

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Yafet Rank #36,707

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #36707 for Yafet.

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

Yafet ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yafet more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yafet at #36707 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yafet mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Yafet boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yafet is primarily a boy name.

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