Raghav vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raghav

Boy #2,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,103
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ragh, Raghu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raghav Rank #2,103
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2103 for Raghav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raghav ___

  • Raghav Kumar
  • Raghav Prasad
  • Raghav Narayan
  • Raghav Dev
  • Raghav Sharma
  • Raghav Nair

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 Raghav

Madhav Keshav Sita Radha Arjun

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raghav or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raghav at #2103 in the United States.

What do Raghav and Theodore mean?

Raghav means "descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Raghav and Theodore boy or girl names?

Raghav is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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