Theo vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Theo Rank #80

Michael Rank #18

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

Is Theo or Michael more popular?

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

What do Theo and Michael mean?

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

Are Theo and Michael boy or girl names?

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