Theodore vs Xian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xian

Boy #6,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"immortal, celestial sage"

Origin: Chinese Taoist

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Chinese diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,224
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Xian Rank #6,224

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6224 for Xian.

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

Xian ___

  • Xian Alexander
  • Xian James
  • Xian River
  • Xian Cole
  • Xian Wei
  • Xian Ming

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Xian

Wei Ming Lin Jin Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Xian more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Xian at #6224 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Xian mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Xian means "immortal, celestial sage" (Chinese Taoist origin).

Are Theodore and Xian boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Xian is primarily a boy name.

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