Theo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Theo Name at a Glance

Name	Theo
Meaning	Diminutive of Theobald: Bold people.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Theo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Theo means “Diminutive of Theobald: Bold people”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Theo Name Origin

Our database records Theo under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Theo a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Theo is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Theo

When considering Theo for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.