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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God (via Theodore/Theodora); has no fixed meaning of its own since it's also used as a nickname for other names
- Origin
- Greek (pet form of Theodore/Theodora, occasionally short for other Theo- names)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- THEE-oh
Theo is a Greek name, pronounced THEE-oh, that started life as a shorter form of Theodore (or Theodora). Through that connection it carries the meaning "gift of God," though on its own Theo doesn't have a fixed meaning of its own, since it's also used as a nickname for other Theo- names.
Meaning & Origin of Theo
Meaning: Gift of God (via Theodore/Theodora); has no fixed meaning of its own since it's also used as a nickname for other names.
Origin: Greek (pet form of Theodore/Theodora, occasionally short for other Theo- names).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Theo
THEE-ohIPA /ˈθiːoʊ/
Popularity of Theo
Theo ranked #80 for boys in 2024, given to 4,110 babies, just a step down from its peak of #78 in 2023 when 4,137 boys were given the name.
Names Like Theo
These names share Theo’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Theo mean?
Gift of God (via Theodore/Theodora); has no fixed meaning of its own since it’s also used as a nickname for other names. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Theo?
Theo is pronounced THEE-oh (IPA: /ˈθiːoʊ/).
Is Theo a popular name right now?
Theo is near its all-time peak (#78 in 2023), ranked #80 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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