Nitesh vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nitesh

Boy #15,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the right path"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,071
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nit, Nitu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nitesh Rank #15,071
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #15071 for Nitesh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nitesh ___

  • Nitesh Kumar
  • Nitesh Raj
  • Nitesh Dev
  • Nitesh Prem

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 Nitesh

Priya Aryan Dhruv Kavya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nitesh or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nitesh at #15071 in the United States.

What do Nitesh and Theodore mean?

Nitesh means "lord of the right path" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nitesh and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nitesh is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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