Sasha vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

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Popularity Comparison

Sasha Rank #641
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #641 for Sasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

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 Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sasha or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sasha at #641 in the United States.

What do Sasha and Theodore mean?

Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sasha and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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