Theophile
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Theophile first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 25 babies have been named Theophile in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Theophile is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,781 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,781
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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"dweller on the eastern estate"
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Arabic origin
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Slavic parallel origin
"joy, happiness"
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Uzbek origin
"age, epoch"
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Hebrew origin
"descent"
#25,636 in US
Modern English origin
"barrier breaker, obstacle remover"
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Old English origin
"royal, kingly"
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Old English tigelere / Old French tieuleor origin
"tile maker, tiler"
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About the Name Theophile
Theophile is a boy name .
Theophile is currently ranked #25,781 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Theophile include The, Thy, Theie, and Theoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Theophile include Theodore, Theo, Theoden, Theodor, Theophilus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis