Shahbaz vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shahbaz

Boy #36,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Baz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shahbaz Rank #36,363
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #36363 for Shahbaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

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 Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shahbaz or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shahbaz at #36363 in the United States.

What do Shahbaz and Theodore mean?

Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shahbaz and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shahbaz is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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