Theodore
Boy name · Greek · pronounced THEE-uh-dor
Verified name
What does Theodore mean?
Gift of god
Origin and language
Greek
Language family: English|Greek
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 4 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 9 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Theo, Teddy, Ted
Variant: Teodoro, Feodor
Related: Theodora, Theodosia
Using Theodore across cultures
Greek classic experiencing monumental US revival.
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