Theodore vs Waleed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waleed

Boy #3,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"child, son"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani Saudi Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,340
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Waleed Rank #3,340

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3340 for Waleed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Waleed ___

  • Waleed Ahmad
  • Waleed Omar
  • Waleed Hassan
  • Waleed Tariq
  • Waleed Samir
  • Waleed Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Waleed

Khalid Hamza Omar Zaid Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Waleed more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Waleed mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin).

Are Theodore and Waleed boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Waleed is primarily a boy name.

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