Aarush vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aarush

Boy #1,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiance of the dawn"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,610
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rushi, Aru

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aarush Rank #1,610
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1610 for Aarush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aarush ___

  • Aarush Dev
  • Aarush Kumar
  • Aarush Raj
  • Aarush Sharma
  • Aarush Singh
  • Aarush Veer

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aarush

Aarav Aanya Ishaan Priya Ananya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarush or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aarush at #1610 in the United States.

What do Aarush and Theodore mean?

Aarush means "radiance of the dawn" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aarush and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aarush is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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