Mansa vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mansa

Boy #4,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sultan, ruler"

Origin: Mandinka/Mande

Cultural Roots

West African Malian Gambian Mandinka

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,793
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Man, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mansa Rank #4,793
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4793 for Mansa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mansa ___

  • Mansa Kofi
  • Mansa Kwame
  • Mansa Seun
  • Mansa Amir
  • Mansa Solomon
  • Mansa David

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 Mansa

Zara Amara Fatima Kemi Kofi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansa or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mansa at #4793 in the United States.

What do Mansa and Theodore mean?

Mansa means "king, sultan, ruler" (Mandinka/Mande origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mansa and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mansa is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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