Mahad vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahad

Boy #6,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thanks, gratitude"

Origin: Somali

Cultural Roots

Somali Arabic Islamic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,480
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Hadi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mahad Rank #6,480
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6480 for Mahad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

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 Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahad or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mahad at #6480 in the United States.

What do Mahad and Theodore mean?

Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mahad and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mahad is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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