Karthikeya vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthikeya

Boy #5,222 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kartikey, the god of war"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Telugu Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,222
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Karthi, Karthik, Kay

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Popularity Comparison

Karthikeya Rank #5,222
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5222 for Karthikeya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

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

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If you choose Karthikeya

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthikeya or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karthikeya at #5222 in the United States.

What do Karthikeya and Theodore mean?

Karthikeya means "son of Kartikey, the god of war" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Karthikeya and Theodore boy or girl names?

Karthikeya is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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