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Atticus vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Atticus Rank #277
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Theo mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Atticus and Theo boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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