Theodore vs Zahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahir

Boy #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conspicuous, apparent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#756
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Zahir Rank #756

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #756 for Zahir.

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

Zahir ___

  • Zahir Ali
  • Zahir Omar
  • Zahir Hassan
  • Zahir Ibrahim
  • Zahir Malik
  • Zahir Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zahir

Layla Amara Yasmin Idris Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zahir more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zahir at #756 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zahir mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zahir means "conspicuous, apparent" (Arabic origin).

Are Theodore and Zahir boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zahir is primarily a boy name.

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