Theodor

Theodor: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Theodor

  • A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Theodore.

How popular is Theodor?

76U.S. babies in 2025
#1055peak rank (1887)
2,216babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,216 boys in the U.S. have been named Theodor. Its highest rank for boys was #1055 in 1887. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Theodor FAQ

What does the name Theodor mean?

A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Theodore.

What is the origin of the name Theodor?

Theodor is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Theodor?

Since 1880, 2,216 boys in the U.S. have been named Theodor. Its highest rank for boys was #1055 in 1887. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Theodor a boy or girl name?

Theodor is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,216 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.