Namiko vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Namiko

Girl #3,899 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wave child, child of the waves"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,899
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nami, Nams

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Namiko Rank #3,899
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3899 for Namiko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Namiko ___

  • Namiko Yuki
  • Namiko Hana
  • Namiko Sakura
  • Namiko Aoi
  • Namiko Suki
  • Namiko Marie

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 Namiko

Hanako Yukiko Haruko Satoshi Kenji

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Namiko or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Namiko at #3899 in the United States.

What do Namiko and Theodore mean?

Namiko means "wave child, child of the waves" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Namiko and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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