Teodoro Boy

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Teodoro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MatteoLeonardoAlessandroGiovanniLorenzoMarco

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Teodoro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TheodoreTobiasTomasThiagoTadeoTiberiusTalon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Teodoro was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Teodoro has ranked as high as #5082 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 47 47
2024 58 58
2023 45 45
2022 37 37
2021 43 43
2020 46 46
2019 30 30
2018 32 32
2017 24 24
2016 32 32
2015 31 31
2014 20 20
2013 23 23
2012 23 23
2011 16 16
2010 24 24
2009 21 21
2008 34 34
2007 28 28
2006 32 32
2005 38 38
2004 22 22
2003 34 34
2002 36 36
2001 30 30
2000 43 43
1999 37 37
1998 38 38
1997 31 31
1996 29 29
1995 37 37
1994 29 29
1993 37 37
1992 38 38
1991 30 30
1990 33 33
1989 28 28
1988 29 29
1987 30 30
1986 33 33
1985 37 37
1984 33 33
1983 22 22
1982 39 39
1981 36 36
1980 43 43
1979 34 34
1978 38 38
1977 38 38
1976 40 40
1975 30 30
1974 42 42
1973 33 33
1972 32 32
1971 40 40
1970 34 34
1969 43 43
1968 32 32
1967 25 25
1966 32 32
1965 38 38
1964 30 30
1963 27 27
1962 28 28
1961 19 19
1960 22 22
1959 24 24
1958 29 29
1957 27 27
1956 40 40
1955 42 42
1954 21 21
1953 25 25
1952 36 36
1951 29 29
1950 20 20
1949 29 29
1948 27 27
1947 27 27
1946 35 35
1945 22 22
1944 30 30
1943 29 29
1942 23 23
1941 24 24
1940 22 22
1939 14 14
1938 12 12
1937 20 20
1936 21 21
1935 11 11
1934 23 23
1933 32 32
1932 25 25
1931 27 27
1930 33 33
1929 29 29
1928 27 27
1927 35 35
1926 31 31
1925 32 32
1924 36 36
1923 25 25
1922 23 23
1921 28 28
1920 31 31
1919 23 23
1918 12 12
1917 18 18
1916 16 16
1915 17 17
1914 11 11
1913 11 11
1910 5 5
1909 6 6
1899 5 5
1894 6 6
1884 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 14
41%
TX 14
41%
FL 6
18%