Tamar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tamar

Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,364
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Tamar Rank #2,364
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2364 for Tamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tamar ___

  • Tamar Ruth
  • Tamar Leah
  • Tamar Sarah
  • Tamar Miriam
  • Tamar Naomi
  • Tamar Rachel

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 Tamar

Dvora Naomi Yael Amos Ariel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tamar at #2364 in the United States.

What do Tamar and Theodore mean?

Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Tamar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Tamar is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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