Theodore vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yahya Rank #706

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #706 for Yahya.

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

Yahya ___

  • Yahya Abdul
  • Yahya Mohammed
  • Yahya Ibrahim
  • Yahya Khalid
  • Yahya Tariq
  • Yahya Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yahya more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yahya at #706 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yahya mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Theodore and Yahya boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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