Hisham vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hisham

Boy #3,913 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, generous host"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,913
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hish

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Popularity Comparison

Hisham Rank #3,913
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3913 for Hisham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hisham ___

  • Hisham Ahmed
  • Hisham Ali
  • Hisham Ibrahim
  • Hisham Khalid
  • Hisham Omar

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 Hisham

Khalid Layla Karim Nadia Ziad

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hisham or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hisham at #3913 in the United States.

What do Hisham and Theodore mean?

Hisham means "noble, generous host" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hisham and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hisham is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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