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Theo

male

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Short form of Theodore and similar names, widely used independently and maintaining a clear theophoric interpretation.

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Popularity History of Theo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#80Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#80

Theo was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Theo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Theo.

2 ideas
Teo
Nickname
Teddy
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Theo

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23 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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