Theo vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Theo Rank #80

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Theo or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Theo and Matthew mean?

Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Theo and Matthew boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.