Shivam vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shivam

Boy #3,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, sacred, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shivam Rank #3,664
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3664 for Shivam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shivam ___

  • Shivam Kumar
  • Shivam Raj
  • Shivam Dev
  • Shivam Prasad
  • Shivam Nath

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 Shivam

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kabir

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shivam or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shivam at #3664 in the United States.

What do Shivam and Theodore mean?

Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shivam and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shivam is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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