Maahir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maahir

Boy #4,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,259
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Hir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maahir Rank #4,259
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4259 for Maahir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maahir ___

  • Maahir Ali
  • Maahir Hassan
  • Maahir Ahmed
  • Maahir Khan
  • Maahir Ibrahim
  • Maahir Zain

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 Maahir

Tahir Zahir Nadira Samira Faaris

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maahir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maahir at #4259 in the United States.

What do Maahir and Theodore mean?

Maahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maahir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maahir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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