Skanda vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skanda

Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Sri Lankan Tamil South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,556
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Skan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Skanda Rank #5,556
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5556 for Skanda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Skanda ___

  • Skanda Kumar
  • Skanda Raj
  • Skanda Dev
  • Skanda Nath
  • Skanda Prasad
  • Skanda Arjun

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 Skanda

Ganesha Arjun Kiran Priya Deepa

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skanda or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Skanda at #5556 in the United States.

What do Skanda and Theodore mean?

Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Skanda and Theodore boy or girl names?

Skanda is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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