The nameTeo

Teo is a short form of Teodoro and Mateo. It is rising in America and England.

Boy's name
Greek
Feast day

Meaning

Teo comes from the Greek theos, "God", as in Theodore, "gift of God".

Origin

Greek.

History

In the United States Teo reached its best rank, 759th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 458th the same year.

Popularity of the name Teo

Teo in the United States

758thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

2024peak year (335 births)

2,668babies named Teo in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Teo was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 1,166 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Teo. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Teo in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 233 births a year on average, against 112 in the five years before.

Teo in the United Kingdom

568thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2024peak year (92 births)

1,040babies named Teo in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Teo was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 498 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Teo. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Teo in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 84 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.

Teo in France

507thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

2002peak year (525 births)

10,530babies named Teo in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Teo in Belgium

182ndmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025

2009peak year (72 births)

1,290babies named Teo in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Teo in Switzerland

153rdmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025

2024peak year (65 births)

874babies named Teo in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Teo

Names from the same generation as Teo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Teo mean?

Teo comes from the Greek theos, "God", as in Theodore, "gift of God".

What is the origin of the name Teo?

Greek.

Is Teo a girl's or a boy's name?

Teo is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Teo?

In 2024, Teo was the 758th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 335 births.

What are the variants of the name Teo?

Variants and related names of Teo include Theo and Theodore.

What are good sibling names for Teo?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cleo, Gaia, Inaya and Alessia for a sister, Alessio, Emir, Leandro and Louie for a brother.