Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God, Bold People, Courageous People
Pronunciation: thee-oh, /ˈθiːoʊ/, TH IY OW
Popularity Rank: #1,439
Short form of the Greek name Theodoros, which means 'gift of God'.
The name Theo is of Greek origin and means Gift of God, Bold People, Courageous People, Form of Theodore, Divine Gift. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Theo is commonly found in France, Netherlands, South Africa, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: thee-oh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈθiːoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: TH IY OW
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Theo is recorded 46,271 times globally, ranking it as the 1,439th most common name worldwide.
Theo is most prevalent in France, with 18,232 occurrences, making it the 199th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Theo is found among 1 in every 36 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #199 | 1 : 72 |
| Netherlands | #56 | 1 : 36 |
| South Africa | #374 | 1 : 462 |
| United States of America | #1,782 | 1 : 894 |
| United Kingdom | #721 | 1 : 284 |
| Germany | #583 | 1 : 255 |
| Belgium | #444 | 1 : 214 |
| Italy | #3,216 | 1 : 2,310 |
| Switzerland | #616 | 1 : 443 |
| Canada | #1,233 | 1 : 837 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Theo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 09:46 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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