Daud vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daud

Boy #6,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, friend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,418
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daw

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daud Rank #6,418
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6418 for Daud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daud ___

  • Daud Ali
  • Daud Hassan
  • Daud Omar
  • Daud Ibrahim
  • Daud Yusuf
  • Daud Malik

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 Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Daud at #6418 in the United States.

What do Daud and Theodore mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Daud and Theodore boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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