Meir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meir

Boy #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meir Rank #916
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #916 for Meir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meir ___

  • Meir David
  • Meir Aaron
  • Meir Jacob
  • Meir Eli
  • Meir Nathan
  • Meir Samuel

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 Meir

Tzvi Miriam Devorah Noam Avital

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Meir at #916 in the United States.

What do Meir and Theodore mean?

Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Meir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Meir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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