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Theo

Meaning: god; short for Theodore · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A short form of Theodore ('gift of God') and other Theo- names, very popular in England and Wales.

Famous people named Theo

Theo Walcott (footballer)
Theo James (actor)

Nicknames

Teddy

Variants & related names

Theodore, Téo, Teo

Theo name art

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FAQ

What does the name Theo mean?

Theo means “god; short for Theodore”. It comes from Greek.

Is Theo a popular name?

Theo is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Theo?

Teddy.

What are other forms of Theo?

Theodore, Téo, Teo.

Similar names

Sebastian · Alexander · Luke · Christopher · Andrew · Angel

More: names starting with T · all boys' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.