Omar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Omar Rank #260
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #260 for Omar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Omar ___

  • Omar Ali
  • Omar Hassan
  • Omar James
  • Omar Abdullah
  • Omar Kareem
  • Omar Samir

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 Omar

Zara Layla Hassan Amir Leila

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Omar and Theodore mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Omar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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