Iroh vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iroh

Boy #2,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)"

Origin: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Cultural Roots

American East Asian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,512
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iroh Rank #2,512
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2512 for Iroh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iroh ___

  • Iroh James
  • Iroh Lee
  • Iroh Kai
  • Iroh Sun
  • Iroh Ren
  • Iroh Wei

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iroh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iroh at #2512 in the United States.

What do Iroh and Theodore mean?

Iroh means "wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)" (Avatar: The Last Airbender origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Iroh and Theodore boy or girl names?

Iroh is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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