Theodore vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viraj

Boy #1,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, radiant, ruling"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,146
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vir, Raj

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Viraj Rank #1,146

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1146 for Viraj.

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

Viraj ___

  • Viraj Arjun
  • Viraj Shiv
  • Viraj Rohan
  • Viraj Dev
  • Viraj Aakash
  • Viraj Karan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Viraj more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Viraj at #1146 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Viraj mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Theodore and Viraj boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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