Maya vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
4,220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Maya Rank #51
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maya ___

  • Maya Rose
  • Maya Grace
  • Maya Elizabeth
  • Maya Anne
  • Maya Lynn
  • Maya 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 Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Maya and Theodore mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maya and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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