Ngai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ngai

Boy #28,618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, firmament"

Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Cultural Roots

Cantonese Hong Kong Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,618
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ngai Rank #28,618
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #28618 for Ngai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ngai ___

  • Ngai Lee
  • Ngai Wei
  • Ngai Jun
  • Ngai Kai
  • Ngai Chen

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 Ngai

Lok Ming Hei Kin

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Ngai and Theodore mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ngai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ngai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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