Ayaan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayaan

Boy #519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's gift"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim South Asian Arabic East African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#519
Total SSA Count
589
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ayaan Rank #519
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #519 for Ayaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayaan ___

  • Ayaan Ali
  • Ayaan Omar
  • Ayaan Kareem
  • Ayaan Zaid
  • Ayaan Ibrahim
  • Ayaan Rashid

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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Zara Layla Rayan Zayn Amara

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayaan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ayaan at #519 in the United States.

What do Ayaan and Theodore mean?

Ayaan means "God's gift" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ayaan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ayaan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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