Teofilo Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tay-OH-fee-loh /te.oˈfi.lo/

Origin: Greek; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Greek: 'God's gift'; Spanish: 'Theophilus'; Italian: 'Theophilus'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Teofilo has its roots in the Greek name Theophilos, which is derived from the components 'theos' meaning 'god' and 'philos' meaning 'friend' or 'lover'. This etymological combination conveys the meaning of 'friend of God' or 'lover of God'.

The name transitioned into Latin as Theophilus and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, before being adopted into English in its anglicized form, Teofilo. Historically, the name Teofilo has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and scholars.

One prominent example is Saint Theophilus of Antioch, a Christian apologist from the second century who is known for his writings defending Christianity against paganism. His works contributed to the early theological discourse and helped shape the understanding of Christian doctrine during a formative period.

Additionally, the name appears in various ecclesiastical texts and has been associated with several saints throughout the centuries, particularly in the context of the Christian tradition. Culturally, the name Teofilo has been embraced in various regions, particularly in Southern Europe and Latin America, where it is often linked to religious and spiritual significance.

The name embodies a sense of devotion and piety, resonating with the values of friendship and love towards the divine. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Téo or Teo are used affectionately, reflecting a personal connection to the name's deeper meanings.

Overall, Teofilo carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, symbolizing a connection to faith and community.

Famous people named Teofilo

In this section, you will find notable people named Teofilo. 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 Teofilo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Teofilo Stevenson is a former amateur boxer best known for winning three Olympic gold medals in heavyweight boxing.

Sibling suggestions

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

TheodoreTobiasTomasTaliaTessaTalon

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Teofilo. 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.

TheophilusTobiasTitusTadeoTeodoroThiagoTomasTobiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Teofilo was first seen in the United States in 1905.

Teofilo has ranked as high as #5462 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Teofilo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Teofilo 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 Teofilo 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 Teofilo.

Year Total Births Boy
2024 6 6
2023 8 8
2022 5 5
2020 5 5
2019 7 7
2018 6 6
2017 5 5
2016 6 6
2015 5 5
2014 5 5
2012 7 7
2011 6 6
2010 6 6
2009 5 5
2007 6 6
2006 6 6
2002 7 7
2001 10 10
2000 9 9
1999 5 5
1998 13 13
1997 11 11
1996 6 6
1995 8 8
1994 18 18
1993 10 10
1992 14 14
1991 11 11
1990 16 16
1989 15 15
1988 13 13
1987 15 15
1986 11 11
1985 7 7
1984 11 11
1983 12 12
1982 9 9
1981 14 14
1980 23 23
1979 16 16
1978 23 23
1977 15 15
1976 8 8
1975 12 12
1974 12 12
1973 9 9
1972 7 7
1971 12 12
1970 20 20
1969 9 9
1968 14 14
1967 13 13
1966 11 11
1965 14 14
1964 8 8
1963 13 13
1962 5 5
1961 17 17
1960 8 8
1959 5 5
1958 9 9
1957 12 12
1956 10 10
1955 16 16
1954 5 5
1953 8 8
1952 8 8
1951 10 10
1950 12 12
1949 11 11
1948 10 10
1947 12 12
1946 8 8
1945 13 13
1944 11 11
1943 12 12
1942 9 9
1941 10 10
1940 9 9
1939 10 10
1938 16 16
1936 7 7
1935 11 11
1934 11 11
1933 8 8
1932 11 11
1931 19 19
1930 17 17
1929 9 9
1928 10 10
1927 16 16
1925 7 7
1924 14 14
1923 7 7
1922 15 15
1920 8 8
1919 7 7
1918 5 5
1916 8 8
1915 6 6
1913 5 5
1905 5 5

Top States for Teofilo (1998)

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 5
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