Theo
Greek boy's name meaning “gift of God”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #78
- Born in 2023
- 4,137
Meaning & origin
Theo is a short form of Theodore (Theodoros, 'gift of God') and Theobald, now widely used on its own.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Theo ranked #78 for boys. It has risen about 588 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,137 US boys were given the name Theo.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #78 in 2023
“Unranked” means Theo was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Theo: frequently asked questions
What does the name Theo mean?
Theo is a Greek name meaning "gift of God". Theo is a short form of Theodore (Theodoros, 'gift of God') and Theobald, now widely used on its own.
Where does the name Theo come from?
Theo is of Greek origin. Theo is a short form of Theodore (Theodoros, 'gift of God') and Theobald, now widely used on its own.
Is Theo a boy or a girl name?
Theo is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Theo?
In 2023, 4,137 US boys were given the name Theo.
Is Theo a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Theo ranked #78 for boys. It has risen about 588 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.