Armaan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Armaan

Boy #1,591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wish, longing, desire"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

South Asian Persian Pakistani Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,591
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Armi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Armaan Rank #1,591
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1591 for Armaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Armaan ___

  • Armaan Ali
  • Armaan Raza
  • Armaan Shah
  • Armaan Noor
  • Armaan Khan
  • Armaan Malik

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 Armaan

Zara Aisha Rayan Fatima Daniyal

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armaan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Armaan at #1591 in the United States.

What do Armaan and Theodore mean?

Armaan means "wish, longing, desire" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Armaan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Armaan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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