Hiro vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Hiro Rank #2,121
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiro ___

  • Hiro James
  • Hiro Kai
  • Hiro Lee
  • Hiro William
  • Hiro Thomas
  • Hiro Alexander

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 Hiro

Kenji Yuki Ren Akira Sora

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Theodore mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hiro and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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