Kiyon vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiyon

Boy #6,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, blessed"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Asian-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,116
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kiyon Rank #6,116
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6116 for Kiyon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiyon ___

  • Kiyon James
  • Kiyon Lee
  • Kiyon Tae
  • Kiyon Jun
  • Kiyon Ren
  • Kiyon Cole

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kiyon

Kenzo Zion Jalen Soren Kai

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiyon or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kiyon at #6116 in the United States.

What do Kiyon and Theodore mean?

Kiyon means "pure, clean, blessed" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kiyon and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kiyon is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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