Theodore vs Yisroel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yisroel

Boy #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sruli, Sroel, Yissy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yisroel Rank #952

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #952 for Yisroel.

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

Yisroel ___

  • Yisroel Mordechai
  • Yisroel Dovid
  • Yisroel Menachem
  • Yisroel Avraham
  • Yisroel Pinchas
  • Yisroel Leibish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yisroel

Devorah Chana Moshe Shmuel Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yisroel more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yisroel at #952 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yisroel mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yisroel means "one who wrestles with God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yisroel boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yisroel is primarily a boy name.

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