Asa vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

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 Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Theodore mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Asa and Theodore boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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