Naman vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naman

Boy #4,809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"salutation, act of bowing"

Origin: Sanskrit 'namana'

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Hindi English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,809
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nam

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Popularity Comparison

Naman Rank #4,809
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4809 for Naman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naman ___

  • Naman Dev
  • Naman Raj
  • Naman Kumar
  • Naman Aryan
  • Naman Vivek
  • Naman Aditya

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 Naman

Aryan Priya Riya Aditya Kavya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naman or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Naman at #4809 in the United States.

What do Naman and Theodore mean?

Naman means "salutation, act of bowing" (Sanskrit 'namana' origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Naman and Theodore boy or girl names?

Naman is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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