Theodore vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yak, Koob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2949 for Yaqub.

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

Yaqub ___

  • Yaqub Ali
  • Yaqub Hassan
  • Yaqub Ibrahim
  • Yaqub Omar
  • Yaqub Kareem
  • Yaqub Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yaqub

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yaqub more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yaqub at #2949 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yaqub mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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