BoyGreek origin3 syllables
Theodore
Meaning: “Gift of God”
About the name Theodore
Theodore is a boy name with Greek roots, meaning “Gift of God”.
It has a classic, vintage feel. In 2025, Theodore ranked #4 for boys in the US, with 13,355 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Theodore were boys.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, meaning “god” + “gift”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Theodore”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #4
- In 2015
- #99
- Babies in 2025
- 13,355
Popularity of Theodore, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Theodore
- Theo
- Teddy
Names similar to Theodore
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.