Sarai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarai

Girl #445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my princess, my noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
699
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Sari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sarai Rank #445
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #445 for Sarai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sarai ___

  • Sarai Grace
  • Sarai Jade
  • Sarai Elizabeth
  • Sarai Luz
  • Sarai Elena
  • Sarai Rose

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 Sarai

Miriam Abigail Naomi Jonah Elijah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sarai at #445 in the United States.

What do Sarai and Theodore mean?

Sarai means "my princess, my noblewoman" (Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sarai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sarai is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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