Teo

At a Glance: Name: Teo – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: Greek (short form used in Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Turkish, etc.) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TAY-oh

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Teo is a short, modern name with Greek roots that carries the meaning "gift of God." It's used across several naming traditions as a short form — in Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, and Turkish, among others — and is pronounced TAY-oh (IPA /ˈteɪoʊ/). If you're drawn to clean, modern boy names with a clear, documented meaning behind them, Teo fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Teo

Meaning: Gift of god.

Origin: Greek (short form used in Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Turkish, etc.).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Teo

Phonetic: TAY-oh   IPA: /ˈteɪoʊ/

Popularity of Teo

In 2024, Teo hit #759 on the Social Security's list with 335 baby boys given the name — and that's actually its highest rank on record in the Social Security data going back to 1968.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1968–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Teo mean?

Gift of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Teo)

How do you pronounce Teo?

Teo is pronounced TAY-oh (IPA: /ˈteɪoʊ/).

Is Teo a popular name right now?

Teo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #759 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1968–2024.)

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