Rishav vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishav

Boy #5,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellent, the best, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit Ṛṣabha

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,109
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rishav Rank #5,109
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5109 for Rishav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rishav ___

  • Rishav Kumar
  • Rishav Dev
  • Rishav Rajan
  • Rishav Arjun
  • Rishav Sanjay
  • Rishav Raj

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 Rishav

Rohan Arjun Priya Ananya Kiran

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rishav or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rishav at #5109 in the United States.

What do Rishav and Theodore mean?

Rishav means "excellent, the best, superior" (Sanskrit Ṛṣabha origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rishav and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rishav is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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