Theo: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced THEE-oh · 2 syllables
Theo means “gift of God”, from Greek.
Short form of Theodore, or of the rare given names Theobald, Theophilus or Theodoric, or of Theodora.
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- THEE-oh
- US rank (2025)
- #82
- US babies a year
- about 3,753 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Theo?
Theo was the #82 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,966 babies. It’s rising: up 748% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #82 |
| England & Wales | #17 |
| Scotland | #14 |
| Northern Ireland | #7 |
| Ireland | #21 |
| France | #35 |
| Norway | #22 |
| Canada | #18 |
| Australia | #41 |
How old are people named Theo?
Half of US adults named Theo are older than 39; most are between 19 and 85. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Theo
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Theo have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Theo
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Theo
What does the name Theo mean?
Theo means “gift of God”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Theo?
Theo is pronounced THEE-oh.
How popular is the name Theo?
Theo was the #82 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,966 babies. It’s rising: up 748% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Theo?
Half of US adults named Theo are older than 39. Most are between 19 and 85.