Theo
«Gift of God»
The constellation of Theo · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Theo
«Gift of God»
Few words, real weight: Theo is of Greek origin, and that meaning is its birthright.
Theo at a glance
Origin: Greek
Symbolizes: creativity, joy and charisma
Numerology: Expression 3 · Soul 11 · Personality 1
Ruling planet: Jupiter (number 3)
Day: Thursday Color: Purple Stone: Amethyst
Popularity: #105 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Creative, expressive and joyful; radiates enthusiasm.
About the name Theo
3 is its number and Jupiter its planet. Creative, expressive and full of joy. It all adds up to something clear: creativity, joy and charisma.
The personality of Theo in numerology
Every name holds three numbers, and Theo's tell this story:
Expression 3 · Jupiter: Creative, expressive and full of joy.
Soul 11 · Master 11: beneath the surface, its compass points to inspiration and meaning.
Personality 1 · Sun: its first impression is confident and strong.
The origin of Theo
Greek names are elegant and full of history—gods, heroes and classical virtues. Theo belongs to that family: it means «Gift of God» and still says it with the same force. By its number 3, Theo is linked to the day Thursday, the color Purple, the element Air and the stone Amethyst.
How popular is Theo?
Theo just entered the radar. It didn't rank among the 200 most chosen names in the U.S. in the 2010s, and between 2020 and 2025 it already holds rank #105, with 20,784 boys registered according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
Choosing Theo today means getting ahead of the wave: a rising name you won't hear in every classroom yet.
It entered the top 200 in this decade and hasn't left since.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Theo a good name for your baby?
Does Theo sound right with your last name? That is the real test: say it out loud. The meaning is already won («Gift of God»); your ear does the rest. To fine-tune the decision, try its compatibility with another name on Astra.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Theo mean?
Theo means «Gift of God.» It is a name of Greek origin.
What is the numerology of Theo?
Its number is 3, ruled by Jupiter: Creative, expressive and joyful; radiates enthusiasm.
Is Theo a boy or girl name?
Theo is used as a boy's name.