Tai vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Tai Rank #2,404
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2404 for Tai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

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 Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tai or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Tai and Theodore mean?

Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Tai and Theodore boy or girl names?

Tai is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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