Madhav vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madhav

Boy #3,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in spring; sweet as honey"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,435
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madhu, Mads

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Madhav Rank #3,435
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3435 for Madhav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madhav ___

  • Madhav Raj
  • Madhav Kumar
  • Madhav Arjun
  • Madhav Vijay
  • Madhav Dev
  • Madhav Anand

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 Madhav

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madhav or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madhav at #3435 in the United States.

What do Madhav and Theodore mean?

Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Madhav and Theodore boy or girl names?

Madhav is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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