Amin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amin

Boy #1,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, faithful, honest"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,640
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amin Rank #1,640
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1640 for Amin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amin ___

  • Amin Ali
  • Amin Hassan
  • Amin Ibrahim
  • Amin Khalid
  • Amin Omar
  • Amin Farrukh

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 Amin

Yasmin Layla Hassan Fatima Tariq

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Amin at #1640 in the United States.

What do Amin and Theodore mean?

Amin means "trustworthy, faithful, honest" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Amin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Amin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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