Theo
thee-oh
US Popularity:145
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 #145 in U.S. births
Boy:Theo is currently #82 in U.S. births
Girl:Theo is currently #5894 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#5894
in 2025
- 1357
from 2024
Sources
Ancestry, Theo Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Theo
Online Etymology Dictionary, theo-
WordSense Dictionary, Theodore
WordSense Dictionary, Theodore
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