Faris vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Fay, Faie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faris Rank #1,452
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1452 for Faris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faris ___

  • Faris Ali
  • Faris Hassan
  • Faris Malik
  • Faris Ibrahim
  • Faris Yusuf
  • Faris Tariq

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 Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Faris and Theodore mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Faris and Theodore boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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