Emre vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emre Rank #3,735
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3735 for Emre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

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 Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emre or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emre and Theodore mean?

Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Emre and Theodore boy or girl names?

Emre is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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