Theo

Meaning of Theo

Theo means "God" or "divine". It's often short for names like Theodore or Theophilus.

Theo has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Theo

Theo has held fairly steady, sitting around #82 in 2025 after peaking at #78 in 2023.

Notable people named Theo

• Theo James
  Actor (Divergent, The White Lotus)
• Theo Walcott
  English football player
• Theo Rossi
  Actor (Sons of Anarchy)
• Theo Fleury
  Canadian hockey player
• Theo Epstein
  Baseball executive

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Questions about the name Theo

What does the name Theo mean?

Theo means theo means "god" or "divine". it's often short for names like theodore or theophilus, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Theo a boy's or a girl's name?

Theo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Theo?

In 2025, Theo ranked #82 for boys, down from #80 the year before.

When was Theo most popular?

Theo peaked at #78 in 2023.