Arslan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arslan

Boy #3,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Kazakh Uzbek Mongolian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,756
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arslan Rank #3,756
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3756 for Arslan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arslan ___

  • Arslan Timur
  • Arslan Kaan
  • Arslan Mehmet
  • Arslan Ali
  • Arslan Kemal
  • Arslan Selim

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Timur Kaan Altay Ayasha Zara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arslan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arslan at #3756 in the United States.

What do Arslan and Theodore mean?

Arslan means "lion" (Turkic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arslan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arslan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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