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BoyGreek#7 in 2025

Theodore

Theodore is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “Gift of God, divine gift.” It ranked #7 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

THEE-uh-dohr

Meaning & Origin

The name Theodore means “Gift of God, divine gift.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.

Theodore Roosevelt made this name presidential. The nickname Theo is a major driver of its modern popularity.

Popularity Over Time

#12
2020
#10
2021
#9
2022
#8
2023
#7
2024
#7
2025
YearRank
2025#7
2024#7
2023#8
2022#9
2021#10
2020#12

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

Famous People Named Theodore

  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)

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