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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Greek (short form used in Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Turkish, etc.)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TAY-oh
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
TAY-ohIPA /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.
Names Like Teo
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FAQ
What does the name Teo mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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