Hana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hana

Girl #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Korean Czech Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
395
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hana Rank #708
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #708 for Hana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hana ___

  • Hana Rose
  • Hana Mae
  • Hana Jane
  • Hana Claire
  • Hana Lee
  • Hana Sky

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 Hana

Mika Sora Kenji Riku Mei

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hana at #708 in the United States.

What do Hana and Theodore mean?

Hana means "flower" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hana and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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