Mahir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahir

Boy #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,478
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mahir Rank #1,478
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1478 for Mahir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahir ___

  • Mahir Ali
  • Mahir Hassan
  • Mahir Ibrahim
  • Mahir Yusuf
  • Mahir Omar
  • Mahir Kareem

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 Mahir

Amir Layla Tariq Nadia Karim

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do Mahir and Theodore mean?

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

Are Mahir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mahir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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