Rashaad vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rashaad

Boy #3,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good judgment, righteous guidance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,470
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Shaad

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rashaad Rank #3,470
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3470 for Rashaad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rashaad ___

  • Rashaad James
  • Rashaad Marcus
  • Rashaad Andre
  • Rashaad Michael
  • Rashaad Xavier

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rashaad

Malik Jamal Aisha Zara Kareem

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rashaad or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rashaad at #3470 in the United States.

What do Rashaad and Theodore mean?

Rashaad means "good judgment, righteous guidance" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rashaad and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rashaad is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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