Shah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah

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Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

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 Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Shah and Theodore mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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