Theodore vs Zak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zak

Boy #5,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,018
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Zak Rank #5,018

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5018 for Zak.

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

Zak ___

  • Zak Alexander
  • Zak James
  • Zak Michael
  • Zak William
  • Zak Thomas
  • Zak Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zak

Eli Ava Ben Mia Cal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zak more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zak at #5018 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zak mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zak means "Yahweh has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Zak boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zak is primarily a boy name.

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