Shourya vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shourya

Boy #4,136 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"valor, bravery, heroism"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,136
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shou, Shour

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shourya Rank #4,136
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4136 for Shourya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shourya ___

  • Shourya Kumar
  • Shourya Dev
  • Shourya Raj
  • Shourya Arjun
  • Shourya Vikram
  • Shourya 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 Shourya

Arjun Dhruv Veer Isha Ananya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shourya or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shourya at #4136 in the United States.

What do Shourya and Theodore mean?

Shourya means "valor, bravery, heroism" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shourya and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shourya is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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