Ayan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayan

Boy #874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#874
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

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Popularity Comparison

Ayan Rank #874
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #874 for Ayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayan ___

  • Ayan James
  • Ayan Michael
  • Ayan David
  • Ayan Thomas
  • Ayan Lee
  • Ayan Joseph

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 Ayan

Zara Lena Omar Amir Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ayan at #874 in the United States.

What do Ayan and Theodore mean?

Ayan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ayan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ayan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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