Theo vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Theo Rank #80

Nicholas Rank #117

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Theo or Nicholas more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Theo and Nicholas mean?

Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Theo and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.