Theodore vs Vir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vir

Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,051
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Vir Rank #5,051

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5051 for Vir.

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

Vir ___

  • Vir Dev
  • Vir Raj
  • Vir Kumar
  • Vir Singh
  • Vir Nath
  • Vir Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Vir

Dhruv Arjun Dev Tara Diya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Vir more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Vir at #5051 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Vir mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin).

Are Theodore and Vir boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Vir is primarily a boy name.

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