Karthik vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthik

Boy #5,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in the month of Kartik"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,386
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karthi, KK

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Karthik Rank #5,386
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5386 for Karthik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karthik ___

  • Karthik Raj
  • Karthik Kumar
  • Karthik Suresh
  • Karthik Arun
  • Karthik Vikram
  • Karthik Rajan

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Karthik

Deepa Priya Arun Suresh Kavitha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthik or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karthik at #5386 in the United States.

What do Karthik and Theodore mean?

Karthik means "born in the month of Kartik" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Karthik and Theodore boy or girl names?

Karthik is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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