Sahmir vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sahmir

Boy #5,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, jovial storyteller"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,319
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mir

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sahmir Rank #5,319
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5319 for Sahmir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sahmir ___

  • Sahmir Ali
  • Sahmir Hassan
  • Sahmir Omar
  • Sahmir Zaid
  • Sahmir Khalil
  • Sahmir Nasser

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 Sahmir

Amir Zara Layla Hassan Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sahmir or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sahmir at #5319 in the United States.

What do Sahmir and Theodore mean?

Sahmir means "entertaining companion, jovial storyteller" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sahmir and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sahmir is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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