Mulan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mulan

Girl #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"magnolia flower, wood orchid"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Mu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mulan Rank #2,551
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2551 for Mulan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mulan ___

  • Mulan Mei
  • Mulan Jing
  • Mulan Xiu
  • Mulan Rose
  • Mulan Jade
  • Mulan Li

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 Mulan

Mei Lan Ping Wei Jun

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mulan at #2551 in the United States.

What do Mulan and Theodore mean?

Mulan means "magnolia flower, wood orchid" (Chinese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mulan and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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