Mara vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mara

Girl #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Irish Slavic Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#588
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mara Rank #588
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

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 Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Mara and Theodore mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mara and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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