Theodore vs Zakaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zakaria

Boy #1,386 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zekharyah

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zaki, Kari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Zakaria Rank #1,386

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1386 for Zakaria.

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

Zakaria ___

  • Zakaria Ahmad
  • Zakaria Hassan
  • Zakaria Ali
  • Zakaria David
  • Zakaria James
  • Zakaria Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zakaria

Yahya Issa Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zakaria more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zakaria at #1386 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zakaria mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zakaria means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zekharyah origin).

Are Theodore and Zakaria boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zakaria is primarily a boy name.

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