Aian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aian

Boy #24,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,318
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ai, A

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aian Rank #24,318
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #24318 for Aian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aian ___

  • Aian James
  • Aian Cole
  • Aian Patrick
  • Aian Flynn
  • Aian Rhys

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aian

Oisin Finn Maeve Niamh

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aian at #24318 in the United States.

What do Aian and Theodore mean?

Aian means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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