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Teodor

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Pronounced TEH-oh-dor /ˈtɛ.oʊ.dɔːr/High

Meaning: Slavic, Scandinavian, and Romanian form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, combining theos (God) and doron (gift), meaning gift of GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Teodor is the Slavic, Scandinavian, and Romanian form of Theodore, meaning gift of God from Greek theos and doron. A distinguished classical name with deep Christian heritage, widely used across Eastern Europe.

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Origin HighGreek, Slavic

MeaningSlavic, Scandinavian, and Romanian form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, combining theos (God) and doron (gift), meaning gift of God

U.S. rank (2025)#3084 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Teodor is the Eastern and Northern European adaptation of Theodoros, the Greek name meaning gift of God. The Greek components are theos (God) and doron (gift). The name was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including Theodore of Amasea, a Roman soldier-martyr of the 4th century, ensuring the name's spread throughout Christendom. It became standard in Slavic naming traditions.

Teodor is a standard male name in Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Sweden, and Norway. It has remained in steady use across centuries. Beyond Joseph Conrad, notable bearers include Swedish writer Teodor Kallifatides and various European royals and statesmen. The name projects classical refinement with a distinctly European character, and is increasingly chosen in English-speaking countries as a sophisticated alternative to Theodore.

Did you know? Teodor is the legal birth name of the Polish-born novelist Joseph Conrad — born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski (1857–1924) — one of the greatest writers in the English language despite English being his third language.

Overall data confidence 97%

Hanks, Hardcastle & Hodges, Oxford Dictionary of First Names (2006) — Theodore/Teodor entryZdroj — Polish name registry — Teodor usage in Poland

Variations

TheodoreTheodorFyodorTeodoroTodor

Nicknames

TeoTeddyDor

Famous Bearers

★Joseph Conrad (1857–1924)
Polish-British novelist born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, author of Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim and regarded as one of the greatest English-language writers.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teodor mean?

Teodor means gift of God, from Greek theos (God) and doron (gift), as the Slavic form of Theodore.

How do you pronounce Teodor?

Teodor is pronounced TEH-oh-dor, with three syllables and stress on the first.

Is Teodor a boy or girl name?

Teodor is a boys name.

How popular is Teodor?

Teodor is a traditional name in Poland, Scandinavia, Romania, and Bulgaria. It is rare but rising in English-speaking countries as a stylish European alternative to Theodore.