Maayan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maayan

Girl #6,596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, water source"

Origin: Hebrew מַעְיָן

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,596
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maya, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maayan Rank #6,596
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6596 for Maayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maayan ___

  • Maayan Tal
  • Maayan Lior
  • Maayan Shira
  • Maayan Noa
  • Maayan Ayelet
  • Maayan Yael

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 Maayan

Noa Tamar Yarden Eitan Rotem

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maayan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maayan at #6596 in the United States.

What do Maayan and Theodore mean?

Maayan means "spring of water, water source" (Hebrew מַעְיָן origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maayan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maayan is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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