Hiraeth vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hiraeth Rank #14,537
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #14537 for Hiraeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

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 Hiraeth

Anwen Cariad Seren Llewyn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiraeth or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hiraeth at #14537 in the United States.

What do Hiraeth and Theodore mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hiraeth and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hiraeth is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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