Theodore
Greek boy's name meaning “gift of God”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #7
- Born in 2023
- 11,084
Meaning & origin
Theodore comes from the Greek Theodoros, combining theos ('god') and doron ('gift') — 'gift of God'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Theodore ranked #7 for boys. It has risen about 161 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 11,084 US boys were given the name Theodore.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #4 in 2024
“Unranked” means Theodore was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted
Theodore: frequently asked questions
What does the name Theodore mean?
Theodore is a Greek name meaning "gift of God". Theodore comes from the Greek Theodoros, combining theos ('god') and doron ('gift') — 'gift of God'.
Where does the name Theodore come from?
Theodore is of Greek origin. Theodore comes from the Greek Theodoros, combining theos ('god') and doron ('gift') — 'gift of God'.
Is Theodore a boy or a girl name?
Theodore is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Theodore?
In 2023, 11,084 US boys were given the name Theodore.
Is Theodore a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Theodore ranked #7 for boys. It has risen about 161 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Theodore?
Common nicknames for Theodore include Theo, Teddy, Ted.