Dawud vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawud

Boy #2,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,894
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daud

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dawud Rank #2,894
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2894 for Dawud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawud ___

  • Dawud Ibrahim
  • Dawud Yusuf
  • Dawud Hassan
  • Dawud Ali
  • Dawud Omar

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 Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawud or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dawud at #2894 in the United States.

What do Dawud and Theodore mean?

Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dawud and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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