Syrus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Syrus

Boy #1,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, sunshine"

Origin: Old Persian khur

Cultural Roots

Persian American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,724
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Syrus Rank #1,724
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Syrus ___

  • Syrus James
  • Syrus Lee
  • Syrus Alexander
  • Syrus Cole
  • Syrus Grant
  • Syrus Reid

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 Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syrus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Syrus and Theodore mean?

Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Syrus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Syrus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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