Fatima vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Theodore mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Fatima and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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