Ahmaud vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmaud

Boy #6,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,382
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maud, Ami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ahmaud Rank #6,382
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6382 for Ahmaud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmaud ___

  • Ahmaud James
  • Ahmaud Marcus
  • Ahmaud Elijah
  • Ahmaud Jordan
  • Ahmaud Isaiah
  • Ahmaud David

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmaud or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ahmaud at #6382 in the United States.

What do Ahmaud and Theodore mean?

Ahmaud means "most praiseworthy" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ahmaud and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ahmaud is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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