Michael vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Michael Rank #18

Theo Rank #80

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Michael or Theo more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Michael and Theo mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Michael and Theo boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.