Sohan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sohan

Boy #4,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, beautiful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Punjabi Sikh Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,045
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
So

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sohan Rank #4,045
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4045 for Sohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sohan ___

  • Sohan Singh
  • Sohan Kumar
  • Sohan Dev
  • Sohan Raj
  • Sohan Preet
  • Sohan Jeet

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 Sohan

Rohan Mohan Priya Anita Sona

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sohan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sohan at #4045 in the United States.

What do Sohan and Theodore mean?

Sohan means "pleasant, beautiful" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sohan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sohan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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