Theodore vs Yosef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yosef

Boy #612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, He shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#612
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yossi, Yosi, Sefi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yosef Rank #612

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #612 for Yosef.

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

Yosef ___

  • Yosef Aaron
  • Yosef David
  • Yosef Eliyahu
  • Yosef Chaim
  • Yosef Moshe
  • Yosef Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yosef

Rivka Sarah Miriam Menachem Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yosef more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yosef at #612 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yosef mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yosef means "God will add, He shall increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yosef boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yosef is primarily a boy name.

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