Amir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

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Popularity Comparison

Amir Rank #95
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #95 for Amir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amir ___

  • Amir Hassan
  • Amir Khalil
  • Amir Abdullah
  • Amir Tariq
  • Amir Rashid
  • Amir Ibrahim

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 Amir

Zara Layla Yasmin Hamza Omar

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Theodore mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Amir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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