Jonathan vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Theo ___

  • Theo James
  • Theo William
  • Theo Alexander
  • Theo Samuel
  • Theo Felix
  • Theo August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

If you choose Theo

Oliver Felix Eleanor Beatrice Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Theo mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Jonathan and Theo boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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