Ashur vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashur

Boy #2,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, blessed"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Assyrian Hebrew Babylonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,679
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ashur Rank #2,679
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2679 for Ashur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashur ___

  • Ashur James
  • Ashur Michael
  • Ashur David
  • Ashur Thomas
  • Ashur Lee

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 Ashur

Cyrus Darius Ariel Leah Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashur or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ashur at #2679 in the United States.

What do Ashur and Theodore mean?

Ashur means "happy, blessed" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ashur and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ashur is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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