Theodore vs Varun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varun

Boy #5,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"god of water, sky and cosmic order"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,344
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Var, Varu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Varun Rank #5,344

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5344 for Varun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

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

Varun ___

  • Varun Raj
  • Varun Dev
  • Varun Arjun
  • Varun Kiran
  • Varun Shan
  • Varun Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Varun

Arjun Kiran Priya Divya Rohit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Varun more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Varun at #5344 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Varun mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Varun means "god of water, sky and cosmic order" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Theodore and Varun boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Varun is primarily a boy name.

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