Karan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karan

Boy #5,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ear; instrument of hearing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,686
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Karan Rank #5,686
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5686 for Karan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karan ___

  • Karan Dev
  • Karan Singh
  • Karan Raj
  • Karan Arjun
  • Karan Neel
  • Karan James

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 Karan

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Karan and Theodore mean?

Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Karan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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