Iman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1896 for Iman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

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 Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Iman and Theodore mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Iman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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