Peri vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peri

Girl #5,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,380
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Peri Rank #5,380
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5380 for Peri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Peri ___

  • Peri Rose
  • Peri June
  • Peri Mae
  • Peri Claire
  • Peri Violet
  • Peri Grace

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 Peri

Zara Iris Felix Jasper Cleo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peri or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Peri at #5380 in the United States.

What do Peri and Theodore mean?

Peri means "fairy, magical being" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Peri and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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