Boy name
Theo name meaning
“gift of God”
Theo is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning gift of God when used as a short form of Theodorus. That European name combines Greek theos, meaning God, and dōron, meaning gift. This interpretation applies specifically to Theo as an abbreviation of Theodorus.
What does Theo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Theo
Usually a short form of European names such as Theodorus, from Greek theos, 'God', and dōron, 'gift'. This meaning applies when Theo abbreviates Theodorus.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Theo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Theo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Theo: gift of God
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Cristian: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Theo: gift of God
- Mike: who is like God?
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
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Theo Yosafat
Meaning of each word
- Theo: gift of God
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Meaning of each word
- Xavier: a new house
- Theo: gift of God
- Danil: God is my judge
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Theo Melkior
Meaning of each word
- Theo: gift of God
- Melkior: my king is light
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Meaning of each word
- Theo: gift of God
- Maykel: who is like God?
- Jos: may God add
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How to pronounce Theo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦲꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮇ |
Is Theo a boy’s name?
Yes, Theo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Theo ranks #1,414 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Theo
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Theo
- Theo Polhaupessy · b. 1933
- Theo Leo Sambuaga · b. 1949
- Theo Toemion · b. 1956
- Theo Soemantri · b. 1930
- Theo Syafei · b. 1941
- Theo Huijbers
- Theo Mandala H.
- Theo R. Madethen
- Theo Rinaldy · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Theo
What is the meaning of Theo?
Theo means gift of God. Usually a short form of European names such as Theodorus, from Greek theos, 'God', and dōron, 'gift'. This meaning applies when Theo abbreviates Theodorus.
Is Theo a boy’s name?
Yes, Theo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Theo?
Theo is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Theo have?
Theo has 2 syllables (The-o) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Theo?
Theo ranks #1,414 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Theo?
Some ideas: Theo Josua Cristian; Theo Mike Paskah; Theo Yosafat.
Famous people named Theo?
Notable people named Theo include Theo Polhaupessy, Theo Leo Sambuaga, Theo Toemion.
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