Theodore
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Theodore
Theodore derives from the Greek elements *theo-* (God) and *-doros* (gift), literally meaning "gift of God." The name has roots in ancient Greek and was Latinized as Theodorus.
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Etymology
Theodore derives from the Greek elements *theo-* (God) and *-doros* (gift), literally meaning "gift of God." The name has roots in ancient Greek and was Latinized as Theodorus.
The name has been used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in early Christian history through figures like Theodore of Tarsus (7th-century Archbishop of Canterbury) and Saint Theodore, and it remains common in Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism, and modern English-speaking societies.
Theodore currently ranks #4 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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