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Theo (boy)

What does Theo mean?

Theo Pronunciation of 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-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, brave, gift

Variations

RELATED FORMS VIA THEOBALD, THEODORE Ted, Tedor, Theodon, Theodor, Todor, Tudor

CREATIVE FORMS
(male)

(female)


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)

Top 2000 baby names ranking of Theo name in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Theo outside U.S.

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.



Top 2000 baby names ranking of Theo, Ted, Theodor, Theodore in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Theo, Theodor, Theodore outside U.S.

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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