Anish vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anish

Boy #4,377 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"without a master, supreme"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,377
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anish Rank #4,377
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4377 for Anish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anish ___

  • Anish Kumar
  • Anish Dev
  • Anish Raj
  • Anish Veer
  • Anish Prakash
  • Anish Arjun

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 Anish

Priya Rohan Nisha Arjun Divya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anish or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anish at #4377 in the United States.

What do Anish and Theodore mean?

Anish means "without a master, supreme" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Anish and Theodore boy or girl names?

Anish is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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