Teodoro Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: teh-oh-DOH-roh /te.oˈðo.ɾo/
Origin: Italian; Spanish; Greek
Meaning: Italian/Spanish: Gift of God; Greek: Divine gift
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Teodoro has its roots in the Greek name Theodoros, which is derived from the elements 'theos,' meaning 'god,' and 'doron,' meaning 'gift.' This etymological combination translates to 'gift of God.' The name was adopted into Latin as Theodorus and later made its way into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, as Teodoro. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Latin and the Norman Conquest, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English-speaking world, although the name is less common in English than in its original forms.
Historically, the name Teodoro has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and rulers. One of the most significant early bearers was Saint Theodore of Amasea, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions.
The name also appeared in the Byzantine Empire, where several emperors and military leaders were named Theodoros, contributing to its prominence in medieval history. The name's presence in religious texts, such as the writings of early Church Fathers, further solidified its importance in Christian contexts.
Culturally, Teodoro has been associated with qualities such as strength and divine favor, reflecting its meaning as a 'gift from God.' This association has allowed the name to endure through centuries, often being chosen for its spiritual significance. In various cultures, diminutive forms such as Teo or Theo have emerged, which carry similar connotations of divinity and gift-giving.
The name's historical and cultural resonance has ensured its continued use across different regions and languages, maintaining its connection to themes of faith and heritage.
Famous people named Teodoro
In this section, you will find notable people named Teodoro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Teodoro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Teodoro who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is a politician best known for being the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea.
Teodoro de Almeida is a musician best known for his contributions to the Portuguese music scene.
Fictional characters named Teodoro
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Teodoro is a fictional character from the animated film The Emperor's New Groove. He is a kind-hearted llama who plays a crucial role in helping the protagonist, Kuzco, find his way back to his palace.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Teodoro was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Teodoro has ranked as high as #1302 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Illinois, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Teodoro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Teodoro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Teodoro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Teodoro (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 14 | |
| CA | 14 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Teodoro.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1956 | 40 |
| 1955 | 42 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1933 | 32 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1929 | 29 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1924 | 36 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1920 | 31 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |