Jiro vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jiro

Boy #6,488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear second child"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,488
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ji

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jiro Rank #6,488
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6488 for Jiro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jiro ___

  • Jiro Kenji
  • Jiro Takeshi
  • Jiro Hiroshi
  • Jiro Masao
  • Jiro Kazuki
  • Jiro Ryota

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 Jiro

Ichiro Saburo Hana Yuki Mitsuki

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jiro or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jiro at #6488 in the United States.

What do Jiro and Theodore mean?

Jiro means "bright, clear second child" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jiro and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jiro is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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