Niyam vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niyam

Boy #5,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule, discipline, restraint"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,531
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Niy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Niyam Rank #5,531
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5531 for Niyam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niyam ___

  • Niyam Dev
  • Niyam Raj
  • Niyam Arjun
  • Niyam Vikram
  • Niyam Hari

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niyam or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Niyam at #5531 in the United States.

What do Niyam and Theodore mean?

Niyam means "rule, discipline, restraint" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Niyam and Theodore boy or girl names?

Niyam is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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