US Popularity:137
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:God’s gift; Bold people, brave people
Theo is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, meaning “God’s gift.” It's derived from the ancient Greek Theodōros, which comes from the words theos, meaning “God,” and dōron, translating to “gift.” Theo also has roots in the German title Theobald, where it means “bold people” or “brave people." Theo has many beautiful variations in Greek and German, including Theodore, Theodosia, and Thea, granting an array of options for naming baby. The Bump user orangecrush32 sings the name’s praises, saying, “I love Theo! It's adorable and I think it works as a standalone name if you aren't a fan of Theodore.”

Common Nicknames for Theo

What’s not to like about the name Theo? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Theo

How Popular Is The Name Theo?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Theo is currently #29 on The Bump
Boy:Theo is currently #15 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Theo is currently #26 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Theo is currently #137 in U.S. births
Boy:Theo is currently #80 in U.S. births
Girl:Theo is currently #4537 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#4537
in 2024
- 851
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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