Mana vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mana

Boy #6,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spiritual power, authority, prestige"

Origin: Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Polynesian Maori Hawaiian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,420
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mana Rank #6,420
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6420 for Mana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mana ___

  • Mana Kai
  • Mana River
  • Mana James
  • Mana Luca
  • Mana Ray
  • Mana Thomas

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 Mana

Koa Lani Hana Keanu Aria

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mana or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mana at #6420 in the United States.

What do Mana and Theodore mean?

Mana means "spiritual power, authority, prestige" (Polynesian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mana and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mana is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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