Arjun vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arjun Rank #583
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #583 for Arjun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arjun at #583 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Theodore mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arjun and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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