UK boy's name
Theos
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "God" or "deity".
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.
Theos is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Theos 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 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 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.
Theos is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Theos. 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
- • Theos ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Theos.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Theos 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
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Theos mean?
The name Theos originates from ancient Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "theos" which means "god" or "deity". The name can be traced back to classical antiquity and the polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Greece.
Theos was a relatively common name given to male children in ancient Greece, particularly in areas where the worship of the Olympic gods was prominent. It was often chosen as a way to honor or pay homage to the Greek deities, reflecting the reverence for the divine in that society.
The name Theos is mentioned in several ancient Greek texts and literary works, including the writings of philosophers, playwrights, and historians. For example, the philosopher Theos of Smyrna, who lived in the 2nd century AD, is known for his treatise on mathematics and astronomy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Theos was Theos of Athens, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 5th century BC. He was renowned for his intricate carvings and was commissioned to create several statues for temples and public buildings in ancient Athens.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Theos. Theos of Samos, a Greek painter from the 4th century BC, was famous for his realistic and vivid depictions of mythological scenes. Theos of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 4th century AD, made significant contributions to the study of geometry and the calculation of the circumference of the Earth.
Another prominent individual was Theos the Alexandrian, a Neoplatonist philosopher who lived in the 6th century AD. He was a prolific writer and his works explored the concepts of metaphysics, ethics, and the nature of the soul. Theos of Miletus, a pre-Socratic philosopher from the 6th century BC, is believed to have been one of the first thinkers to propose a rational, naturalistic explanation for the origin of the universe, rather than relying solely on mythological accounts.
In more recent times, Theos Casimir Bernoulli, a Swiss mathematician and physicist from the 18th century, made significant contributions to the field of fluid dynamics and probability theory. His work laid the foundation for many modern advancements in these areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Theos by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Theos 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Theos
- 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
Theos: questions and answers
How popular is the name Theos in the UK right now?
In 2022, Theos was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Theos most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Theos in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Theos?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "God" or "deity".
How many people are called Theos in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Theos across the 1 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.