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Theo

Theo ranks #67 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 615 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #32 among boy cat names.
Theo's popularity trend

Theo's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.025%0.05%0.075%0.1%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
615
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#67
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+300
2020 → 2025
Gender split
97% boys
3% girls97% boys
What does Theo mean?
/ˈθioʊ/2 syllablesOrigin: Ancient Greek

Theo is most often used as a short form of Theodore, an Ancient Greek name built from theos, meaning "god," combined with a root for "gift." On its own, Theo has become a popular given name in its own right.

Theo feels warm and a little scholarly, well suited to a thoughtful, observant pet who seems to be quietly taking everything in. It works equally well for a gentle lapdog or a dignified older companion.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Theo shows up

Theo's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.4%
SeattleUnited States of America0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.2%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%

Names like Theo

TheodoreTheloniousThembaTheosCheoTheaTheThelmaTheodoraTheiaTheodosia

Theo means, by theme

God