Ao vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ao Rank #14,516
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #14516 for Ao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ao ___

  • Ao James
  • Ao River
  • Ao Blue
  • Ao Kai
  • Ao Finn
  • Ao Stone

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 Ao

Ki Haru Ryo Kai Sora

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ao or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Theodore mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ao and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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