Anais vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ana, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anais Rank #854
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #854 for Anais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anais ___

  • Anais Claire
  • Anais Marie
  • Anais Louise
  • Anais Elise
  • Anais Belle
  • Anais Vivienne

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 Anais

Celine Simone Juliette Isabelle Etienne

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Anais and Theodore mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Anais and Theodore boy or girl names?

Anais is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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