Rayan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Rayan Rank #580
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #580 for Rayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

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 Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rayan at #580 in the United States.

What do Rayan and Theodore mean?

Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rayan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rayan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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