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Theophilus

male

Meaning

"Friend of God"

Theophilus is a Greek theophoric name meaning friend of God, known from early Christian texts and ecclesiastical usage.

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Popularity History of Theophilus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2225Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2225

Theophilus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+45

better than 2023

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

Theophilus Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Theophilus

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables4
Length10 letters

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