Mehmet vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mehmet

Boy #4,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, one who is praised"

Origin: Arabic (root: h-m-d, to praise)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Muslim Bosnian Albanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,474
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Memo, Meho

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mehmet Rank #4,474
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4474 for Mehmet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mehmet ___

  • Mehmet Ali
  • Mehmet Can
  • Mehmet Yusuf
  • Mehmet Emre
  • Mehmet Selim
  • Mehmet Kemal

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 Mehmet

Ahmet Mustafa Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehmet or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mehmet at #4474 in the United States.

What do Mehmet and Theodore mean?

Mehmet means "praiseworthy, one who is praised" (Arabic (root: h-m-d, to praise) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mehmet and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mehmet is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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