Theo vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Theo Rank #80

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Theo or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Theo and Samuel mean?

Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theo and Samuel boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.