Kidus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kidus

Boy #4,061 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, sacred"

Origin: Ge'ez (Classical Ethiopic)

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,061
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kid

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kidus Rank #4,061
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4061 for Kidus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kidus ___

  • Kidus Solomon
  • Kidus Michael
  • Kidus Yohannes
  • Kidus Dawit
  • Kidus Bereket
  • Kidus Haile

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 Kidus

Bereket Selam Miriam Dawit Hanna

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kidus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kidus at #4061 in the United States.

What do Kidus and Theodore mean?

Kidus means "holy, sacred" (Ge'ez (Classical Ethiopic) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kidus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kidus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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