Theodore vs Yossi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yossi

Boy #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,943
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yos

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yossi Rank #2,943

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2943 for Yossi.

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

Yossi ___

  • Yossi David
  • Yossi Moshe
  • Yossi Avi
  • Yossi Natan
  • Yossi Eitan
  • Yossi Lior

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yossi more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yossi at #2943 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yossi mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Yossi boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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