Theo vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Theo Rank #80

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Theo or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Theo and Joseph mean?

Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Theo and Joseph boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.