Azad vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azad

Boy #4,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free, independent"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Kurdish Turkish South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,855
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Azad Rank #4,855
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4855 for Azad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azad ___

  • Azad Ali
  • Azad Reza
  • Azad Karim
  • Azad Nour
  • Azad Hassan
  • Azad Saman

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 Azad

Cyrus Dariush Yasmin Shirin Arya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azad or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Azad at #4855 in the United States.

What do Azad and Theodore mean?

Azad means "free, independent" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Azad and Theodore boy or girl names?

Azad is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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