Kiyaan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiyaan

Boy #3,178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king of kings, realm"

Origin: Persian Kayanian dynasty

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan South Asian Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,178
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kiyaan Rank #3,178
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3178 for Kiyaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiyaan ___

  • Kiyaan Arash
  • Kiyaan Dara
  • Kiyaan Ramin
  • Kiyaan Ali
  • Kiyaan Cyrus
  • Kiyaan Farhad

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 Kiyaan

Aryan Cyrus Dara Shirin Layla

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiyaan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kiyaan at #3178 in the United States.

What do Kiyaan and Theodore mean?

Kiyaan means "king of kings, realm" (Persian Kayanian dynasty origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kiyaan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kiyaan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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