Charis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charis

Girl #2,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness, beauty"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,890
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charis Rank #2,890
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2890 for Charis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charis ___

  • Charis Grace
  • Charis Rose
  • Charis Elise
  • Charis Vera
  • Charis Hope
  • Charis Joy

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 Charis

Zoe Lyra Iris Thea Daphne

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Charis at #2890 in the United States.

What do Charis and Theodore mean?

Charis means "grace, kindness, beauty" (Ancient Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Charis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Charis is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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