Eshaan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eshaan

Boy #3,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"northeast direction, auspicious"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Pakistani Bengali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,026
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shaan, Esh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eshaan Rank #3,026
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3026 for Eshaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eshaan ___

  • Eshaan Dev
  • Eshaan Raj
  • Eshaan Aryan
  • Eshaan Kumar
  • Eshaan Veer
  • Eshaan Kiran

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 Eshaan

Aryan Dhruv Priya Neha Kavya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eshaan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Eshaan at #3026 in the United States.

What do Eshaan and Theodore mean?

Eshaan means "northeast direction, auspicious" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Eshaan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Eshaan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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