Theodore

Meaning of Theodore

Theodore means "gift of God." It comes from the Greek words "theos" (god) and "doron" (gift).

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

Popularity of Theodore

Theodore has held fairly steady, sitting around #4 in 2025.

Notable people named Theodore

• Theodore Roosevelt
  26th U.S. President
• Theodor Seuss Geisel
  Dr. Seuss author
• Ted Danson
  Actor (Cheers, The Good Place)
• Ted Turner
  CNN founder
• Theodore Melfi
  Film director and screenwriter

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Questions about the name Theodore

What does the name Theodore mean?

Theodore means theodore means "gift of god." it comes from the greek words "theos" (god) and "doron" (gift), and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Theodore?

In 2025, Theodore ranked #4 for boys, unchanged from the year before.

When was Theodore most popular?

Theodore peaked at #4 in 2024.