Kiyan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiyan

Boy #1,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Persian Kay dynasty

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,385
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kiyan Rank #1,385
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1385 for Kiyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiyan ___

  • Kiyan Ali
  • Kiyan Reza
  • Kiyan Ahmad
  • Kiyan James
  • Kiyan Darius
  • Kiyan Leo

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kiyan

Dara Arya Cyrus Yasmin Shirin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiyan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kiyan at #1385 in the United States.

What do Kiyan and Theodore mean?

Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kiyan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kiyan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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