Theodore vs Yusuf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yus, Yusu, Suf

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yusuf Rank #476

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #476 for Yusuf.

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

Yusuf ___

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Yusuf Hassan
  • Yusuf Ibrahim
  • Yusuf Rahman
  • Yusuf Kareem
  • Yusuf Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yusuf more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yusuf at #476 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yusuf mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are Theodore and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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