Arash vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,324
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh, Aro

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6324 for Arash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arash ___

  • Arash Dariush
  • Arash Reza
  • Arash Kian
  • Arash Jamshid
  • Arash Ali
  • Arash Cyrus

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 Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Theodore mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arash and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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