Arian vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arian

Boy #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Ares, warrior-like"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Albanian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#862
Total SSA Count
280
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arian Rank #862
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #862 for Arian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arian ___

  • Arian James
  • Arian Cole
  • Arian Reed
  • Arian Blake
  • Arian Cruz
  • Arian Miles

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 Arian

Darian Leila Cyrus Nadia Rowan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arian at #862 in the United States.

What do Arian and Theodore mean?

Arian means "of Ares, warrior-like" (Greek/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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