Arush vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arush

Boy #5,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,115
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Aru, Ary, Arie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arush Rank #5,115
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5115 for Arush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arush ___

  • Arush Dev
  • Arush Raj
  • Arush Kumar
  • Arush Veer
  • Arush Shan

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 Arush

Arun Rishi Vivaan Arjun Priya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arush or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arush at #5115 in the United States.

What do Arush and Theodore mean?

Arush means "First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arush and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arush is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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