John vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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John Rank #21

Theo Rank #80

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #80 for Theo.

Is John or Theo more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do John and Theo mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are John and Theo boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.