Nathan vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Nathan Rank #62

Theo Rank #80

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Nathan or Theo more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Theo mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Nathan and Theo boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.