Arman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arman

Boy #1,301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wish, hope, aspiration"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Armenian Central Asian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,301
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arm, Armi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arman Rank #1,301
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1301 for Arman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arman ___

  • Arman Reza
  • Arman Ali
  • Arman Michael
  • Arman James
  • Arman David
  • Arman 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 Arman

Darius Cyrus Leila Shirin Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arman at #1301 in the United States.

What do Arman and Theodore mean?

Arman means "wish, hope, aspiration" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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