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Theodore: Meaning & Origin

Theodore is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Gift of God; Hebrew/Greek origin meaning a divine blessing”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 3% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

THEE-oh-dor

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

97/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 3% of popular names.

Nicknames

TheoTed

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

31%
52
2010
36
Current
#33
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore William

Famous Namesakes

  • Theodore Roosevelt

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Theodore