Theodore vs Timoteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timoteo

Boy #3,035 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God, one who honors God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,035
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Timo, Teo, Tim

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Timoteo Rank #3,035

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3035 for Timoteo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Timoteo ___

  • Timoteo Antonio
  • Timoteo Rafael
  • Timoteo Carlos
  • Timoteo Juan
  • Timoteo Alejandro
  • Timoteo Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Timoteo

Sofia Isabella Mateo Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Timoteo more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Timoteo at #3035 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Timoteo mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Timoteo means "honoring God, one who honors God" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Timoteo boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Timoteo is primarily a boy name.

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