Theodore vs Yakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yakov

Boy #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who supplants, heel-grabber"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Russian Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,227
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yasha, Yako

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yakov Rank #1,227

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1227 for Yakov.

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

Yakov ___

  • Yakov Moshe
  • Yakov Eliyahu
  • Yakov Dovid
  • Yakov Shmuel
  • Yakov Noam
  • Yakov Uri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yakov

Rivka Leah Miriam Shmuel Nachum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yakov more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yakov at #1227 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yakov mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yakov means "one who supplants, heel-grabber" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yakov boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yakov is primarily a boy name.

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