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♂ Theo (boy)
What does Theo mean?
Theo ▲ as a boys' name (also used less regularly as girls' name Theo) is of Old German and Greek origin, and Theo means "brave people; God's gift". Theo is a version of Theobald (Old German). Theo is also a derivative of Theodore (Greek): from Theodorus.
STARTS WITH Th-
Variations
RELATED FORMS VIA THEOBALD, THEODORE Ted▼, Tedor, Theodon, Theodor, Todor, Tudor
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Theo Luka (T.L.), ..
How popular is Theo?
Theo is a somewhat prominent first name for men (#1023 out of 1220, Top 84%) and also a somewhat prominent surname for both adults and children (#92217 out of 150436, Top 61%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Theo reached its apex rank of #243 in the U.S. in the year 2018. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Which version is better?
Ted, Theodor and Theodore (#44 LAST YEAR) are the prominent alternative forms of Theo (#243) listed in the Top 2000. Other forms, like Todor, are uncommon. Usage of these relations of Theo was at its most widespread during the years 1900-1909 (MEDIAN #676) and is almost as widespread today (#1071, 16% LESS USAGE). Theodore is the steady favorite, although Theo appears to be becoming a favorite too, while Ted is now less popular.
Similar Names
Theo▲ is alike in pronunciation to Thaw. Other recommended sound-alike names are Caeo, Cleo▼, Leo▲, Reo, Tadeo▲, Takeo, Taro, Taso, Teeno, Teo, Teom, Tex, Teyo, Thad▼, Thano, Theon, Theron▼, Thilo, Thom, Thor, Thu, Timo, Tino, Tito, Togo, Tomeo, Toro, Tre▼, Trey▼, Tye and Tyno. These names tend to be less frequently used than Theo.
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