Mahmoud vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,286
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Moud, Mo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mahmoud Rank #2,286
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2286 for Mahmoud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahmoud ___

  • Mahmoud Ali
  • Mahmoud Hassan
  • Mahmoud Ibrahim
  • Mahmoud Karim
  • Mahmoud Omar
  • Mahmoud Yusuf

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 Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahmoud or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mahmoud at #2286 in the United States.

What do Mahmoud and Theodore mean?

Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mahmoud and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mahmoud is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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