Theodore
THEE-oh-dor
Boy
Average rank #15 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
From the Greek name Θεοδωρος (Theodoros), which meant "gift of god" from Greek θεος (theos) "god" and δωρον (doron) "gift". This was the name of several saints, including Theodore of Amasea, a 4th-century Greek soldier; Theodore of Tarsus, a 7th-century archbishop of Canterbury; and Theodore the Studite, a 9th-century Byzantine monk. It was also borne by two popes.
Popularity
How popular is Theodore?
🏴 England & Wales
#8
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#39
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#44
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#4
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#3
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#3
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#5
in 2025
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