Guhan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guhan

Boy #6,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cave dweller, one who lives in the cave"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,114
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gu, Guha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Guhan Rank #6,114
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6114 for Guhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guhan ___

  • Guhan Kumar
  • Guhan Raj
  • Guhan Dev
  • Guhan Arjun
  • Guhan Kiran
  • Guhan Vikram

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 Guhan

Arjun Kavya Priya Siddharth Ananya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guhan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Guhan at #6114 in the United States.

What do Guhan and Theodore mean?

Guhan means "cave dweller, one who lives in the cave" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Guhan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Guhan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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