Sabr vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sabr

Boy #6,218 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"patience, endurance, perseverance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Somali Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,218
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sab

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sabr Rank #6,218
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6218 for Sabr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sabr ___

  • Sabr Ali
  • Sabr Omar
  • Sabr Hassan
  • Sabr Ibrahim
  • Sabr Yusuf
  • Sabr Ahmad

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 Sabr

Shukr Tawfiq Hassan Zainab Noor

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sabr or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sabr at #6218 in the United States.

What do Sabr and Theodore mean?

Sabr means "patience, endurance, perseverance" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sabr and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sabr is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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