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
- Peak year
- 2023 (#78)
Meaning & origin
Theo is a short form of Theodore (Theodoros, 'gift of God') and Theobald, now widely used on its own.
Is Theo a Greek name?
Yes — 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.
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.
See more boy names starting with T.
How to spell Theo
Theo is spelled T-H-E-O — 4 letters and 1 syllable. Alternative spellings people use include Theodore.
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.
How do you spell Theo?
Theo is spelled T-H-E-O. Related spellings include Theodore.
What is Theo short for?
Theo is often used as a short form of Theodore, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Theo?
In 2023, 4,137 US boys were given the name Theo. 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.
Is Theo a Greek name?
Yes — 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.
What does Theo mean in Greek?
In Greek, Theo means "gift of God". Theo is a short form of Theodore (Theodoros, 'gift of God') and Theobald, now widely used on its own.