George vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Theo mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are George and Theo boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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