Theo vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Theo Rank #80

John Rank #21

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

Is Theo or John more popular?

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

What do Theo and John mean?

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

Are Theo and John boy or girl names?

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