Raj vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raj Rank #5,033
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5033 for Raj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raj ___

  • Raj Kumar
  • Raj Arjun
  • Raj Vikram
  • Raj Dev
  • Raj Kiran
  • Raj Mohan

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 Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raj or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raj at #5033 in the United States.

What do Raj and Theodore mean?

Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Raj and Theodore boy or girl names?

Raj is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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