Theo
Meaning of Theo
Theo is a little firecracker of a name—born from the Greek theos, “god,” polished by the Romans into Theodorus, and now zipping around the modern world like a bright red Vespa through a Mediterranean plaza. Meaning “divine gift,” it wraps newborns in the sweet promise of being heaven-sent, yet its breezy, two-syllable snap keeps things cool and contemporary. In the United States, Theo has sprinted up the popularity charts faster than a fútbol hero scoring in stoppage time, rocketing from the sleepy 700s at the millennium’s turn to a lively top-100 finish in 2024. Pop-culture patrons—think British heart-throb Theo James or visionary painter Theo van Gogh—sprinkle the name with both star power and artistic swagger. Short, internationally friendly, and rolling off the tongue like warm churros dipped in chocolate, Theo offers parents a charming blend of ancient gravitas and modern flair. For any family craving a name that feels as timeless as a Roman coliseum yet as fresh as a tropical sunrise, Theo stands ready to deliver its golden abrazo.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as THEE-o (/ˈθi.oʊ/)
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Similar Names to Theo
Notable People Named Theo
| Theo Walcott is an English former winger and striker who represented England at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2012, earning 47 caps and eight goals, and now serves as an Arsenal club ambassador and Sky Sports contributor. |
| Dutch film director Theo van Gogh made the short film Submission about the treatment of women in Islam, was murdered in 2004, and had his final film about Pim Fortuyns assassination released posthumously. |
| Theo Nathaniel Epstein is an American baseball executive who since 2024 has been a senior adviser and part owner of Fenway Sports Group, owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC. |
| Theo van Doesburg was a Dutch painter, writer, poet, and architect who founded and led De Stijl and married three times. |
| Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, known as Theo James, is an English actor and producer best known for The Divergent Series and for roles in the Underworld films, Archive, and The Monkey where he plays twin brothers. |
| Theo Janssen is a Dutch former midfielder and Vitesse assistant coach who won the Eredivisie with Twente, played for Vitesse, Ajax, and Genk, and was Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2011. |
| English jazz songwriter, pianist, and singer Theo Jackson released the albums Jericho and Shoeless and the Girl, toured the UK, performed in New Zealand and Germany, and was set to make his American debut in November 2015. |
| Theo Adams is a performance artist and director of the contemporary theatrical group Theo Adams Company. |
| Theo Dan - Theodor Dan is an English professional rugby union hooker for Saracens and England. |
| Theo Peckham is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman now with the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks and half brother of Hockey Hall of Famer Angela James. |
| Theo Fennell - British jewellery and silverware designer Alister Theodore Fennell, known as the King of Bling for flamboyant celebrity pieces, founded his eponymous brand in 1982, returned to lead it in 2009, and regained control in 2021. |
| Theo Seiler is a German ophthalmologist and physicist widely regarded as a pioneer of refractive surgery. |
| Theo Maassen is a Dutch comedian and actor from Zijtaart in North Brabant who lives in Eindhoven and has appeared in several films. |
| Theo Parrish is a Detroit based American DJ and record producer known for genre spanning sets and unconventional house, owner of the Sound Signature label and a member of 3 Chairs. |
| Theo Oeverhaus is a German racing driver, a Jorg Muller protege, who races in Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup Germany and is the youngest ever DTM driver. |
