Rishi vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishi

Boy #1,108 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sage, seer, inspired poet"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,108
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

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Popularity Comparison

Rishi Rank #1,108
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1108 for Rishi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rishi ___

  • Rishi Dev
  • Rishi Kumar
  • Rishi Prakash
  • Rishi Anand
  • Rishi Raj
  • Rishi Vijay

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rishi

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Dev

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rishi or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rishi at #1108 in the United States.

What do Rishi and Theodore mean?

Rishi means "sage, seer, inspired poet" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rishi and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rishi is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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