Pharaoh vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pharaoh Rank #1,760
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

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 Pharaoh

Nile Cairo Cleopatra Isis Ramses

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pharaoh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Theodore mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pharaoh and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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