Sultan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Suli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sultan Rank #1,298
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

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 Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Theodore mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sultan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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