The nameNathéo

Nathéo is a recent French boy's name, between Nathan and Théo, mostly given since the 2010s.

Meaning

It joins Nathan, from the Hebrew for "he gave", and Théo, from the Greek theos, "god".

Origin

A modern French coinage.

History

First found in 2002, Nathéo peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Hauts-de-France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It is less common today.

Popularity of the name Nathéo

Nathéo in France

1118thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (140 births)
1,725babies named Nathéo in France since 1900
070140 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nathéo was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,150 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Nathéo. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Nathéo in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 55 births a year on average, against 118 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nathéo mean?

It joins Nathan, from the Hebrew for "he gave", and Théo, from the Greek theos, "god".

What is the origin of the name Nathéo?

A modern French coinage.

Is Nathéo a girl's or a boy's name?

Nathéo is a boy's name.