Mohammed vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohammed ___

  • Mohammed Ali
  • Mohammed Hassan
  • Mohammed Ibrahim
  • Mohammed Omar
  • Mohammed Abdullah
  • Mohammed Yusuf

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 Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Theodore mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mohammed and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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