Aras vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aras

Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Cultural Roots

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,142
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aras Rank #3,142
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3142 for Aras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aras ___

  • Aras Dilan
  • Aras Soran
  • Aras Renas
  • Aras Bilal
  • Aras Omar
  • Aras Karim

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 Aras

Roj Sivan Dilan Arya Shirin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aras or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aras at #3142 in the United States.

What do Aras and Theodore mean?

Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aras and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aras is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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