Selim vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selim

Boy #2,239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unharmed, complete"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Balkan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,239
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Selim Rank #2,239
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2239 for Selim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Selim ___

  • Selim Ali
  • Selim Hassan
  • Selim Mehmet
  • Selim Yusuf
  • Selim Karim
  • Selim Demir

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 Selim

Leyla Yusuf Zeynep Musa Fatma

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selim or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Selim at #2239 in the United States.

What do Selim and Theodore mean?

Selim means "unharmed, complete" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Selim and Theodore boy or girl names?

Selim is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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