UK boy's name
Theodoro
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Theodoro is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Theodoro popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2018 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Theodoro. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Theodoro ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Theodoro.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Theodoro as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Theodoro mean?
The name Theodoro is derived from the Greek language and has its origins in ancient Greece. It is a masculine name composed of the elements "theos," meaning "god," and "doron," meaning "gift." Thus, Theodoro translates to "gift of God" or "God's gift."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Theodoro can be found in ancient Greek literature, such as the works of Homer and Hesiod. It was a popular name among the Greeks, particularly during the Hellenistic period, when the influence of Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean region.
In the Christian tradition, the name gained significant popularity due to its association with the concept of divine grace and the belief that children are gifts from God. Several early Christian saints and theologians bore the name Theodoro, including Saint Theodore of Amasea (286-319) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826), both of whom were revered for their piety and contributions to the Church.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Theodoro was widely used among the nobility and ruling class. One of the most notable figures was Emperor Theodore II Laskaris (1222-1258), who ruled the Empire of Nicaea and played a crucial role in the eventual restoration of the Byzantine Empire after the Fourth Crusade.
In the Renaissance period, the name Theodoro gained popularity in Italy, where it was often rendered as Teodoro. One of the most famous individuals with this name was the Italian painter and architect Teodoro Ghisi (1536-1601), known for his etchings and contributions to the arts.
Another notable figure was Theodoro Paleologus (1355-1397), the last member of the Palaiologos dynasty to claim the Byzantine throne. Although his reign was short-lived, he remains a significant historical figure in the final years of the Byzantine Empire.
In more recent times, the name Theodoro has been used across various cultures and languages, often adapted to fit the local linguistic traditions. For example, in Spanish-speaking countries, it is commonly spelled as Teodoro, while in Portuguese it is rendered as Teodoro or Teodoro.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Theodoro over time
The chart below shows babies named Theodoro registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Theodoro, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Theodoro by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Theodoro was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4319 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Theodoro
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Theodoro: questions and answers
How popular is the name Theodoro in the UK right now?
In 2022, Theodoro was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Theodoro most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Theodoro in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Theodoro?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Theodoro in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Theodoro across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.