Jamar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamar

Boy #1,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,664
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jamar Rank #1,664
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1664 for Jamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

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 Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jamar at #1664 in the United States.

What do Jamar and Theodore mean?

Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jamar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jamar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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