Anirudh vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anirudh

Boy #4,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unstoppable, unobstructed"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Telugu Kannada

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,709
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ani, Rudh, Anu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anirudh Rank #4,709
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4709 for Anirudh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anirudh ___

  • Anirudh Kumar
  • Anirudh Raj
  • Anirudh Dev
  • Anirudh Vikram
  • Anirudh Arjun
  • Anirudh Krishna

Theodore ___

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

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anirudh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anirudh at #4709 in the United States.

What do Anirudh and Theodore mean?

Anirudh means "unstoppable, unobstructed" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Anirudh and Theodore boy or girl names?

Anirudh is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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