Mirza vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mirza

Boy #5,997 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, son of a lord"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish South Asian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,997
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mirza Rank #5,997
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5997 for Mirza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mirza ___

  • Mirza James
  • Mirza Alexander
  • Mirza David
  • Mirza John
  • Mirza Thomas
  • Mirza William

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 Mirza

Reza Darius Cyrus Layla Yasmin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirza or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mirza at #5997 in the United States.

What do Mirza and Theodore mean?

Mirza means "prince, son of a lord" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mirza and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mirza is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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