Gohan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Anime fan communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,450
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Go

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gohan Rank #2,450
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2450 for Gohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gohan ___

  • Gohan Ray
  • Gohan James
  • Gohan Lee
  • Gohan Kai
  • Gohan Ren
  • Gohan Zane

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gohan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Gohan and Theodore mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gohan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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