Theodore vs Zo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Oliver Dominic Jaxon Nathan

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Zo

Girl #16,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,707
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4

Zo Rank #16,707

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16707 for Zo.

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

Zo ___

Zo Belle
Zo Marie
Zo Grace
Zo Elise
Zo Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Zo

Mia Ivy Kai Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Zo more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Zo at #16707 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Zo mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Zo means "life" (Greek origin).

Are Theodore and Zo boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Zo is primarily a girl name.

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