Theodore vs Viraaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viraaj

Boy #3,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining ruler, king of heroes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,558
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Raj, Veer, Vi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Viraaj Rank #3,558

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3558 for Viraaj.

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

Viraaj ___

  • Viraaj Kumar
  • Viraaj Dev
  • Viraaj Singh
  • Viraaj Arjun
  • Viraaj Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Viraaj

Ananya Priya Arjun Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Viraaj more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Viraaj at #3558 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Viraaj mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Viraaj means "shining ruler, king of heroes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Theodore and Viraaj boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Viraaj is primarily a boy name.

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