Theodore vs Yisrael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yisrael

Boy #1,933 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God contends, God perseveres"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,933
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yisra, Yissy, Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yisrael Rank #1,933

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1933 for Yisrael.

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

Yisrael ___

  • Yisrael Avraham
  • Yisrael Moshe
  • Yisrael David
  • Yisrael Chaim
  • Yisrael Yosef
  • Yisrael Meir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yisrael

Avraham Devorah Rivka Moshe Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yisrael more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yisrael at #1933 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yisrael mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yisrael means "God contends, God perseveres" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yisrael boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yisrael is primarily a boy name.

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