Om vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Om

Boy #2,159 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred primordial sound"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,159
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Om Rank #2,159
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2159 for Om.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Om ___

  • Om Prakash
  • Om Dev
  • Om Krishna
  • Om Shiv
  • Om Ram

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 Om

Arjun Priya Sai Dhriti Divya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Om or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Om at #2159 in the United States.

What do Om and Theodore mean?

Om means "sacred primordial sound" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Om and Theodore boy or girl names?

Om is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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