Arlis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlis

Boy #5,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arles (city in France)"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,203
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlis Rank #5,203
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5203 for Arlis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlis ___

  • Arlis James
  • Arlis Wade
  • Arlis Lee
  • Arlis Wayne
  • Arlis Ray
  • Arlis Dale

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlis

Floyd Virgil Lester Ruby Pearl

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arlis at #5203 in the United States.

What do Arlis and Theodore mean?

Arlis means "from Arles (city in France)" (French/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arlis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arlis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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