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Teodoro

♂ Boy

Pronounced tay-oh-DOR-oh /ˌteɪ.oʊˈdɔːr.oʊ/High

Meaning: Gift of God; Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gift)High

In 30 seconds: The Italian and Spanish form of Theodore meaning 'gift of God,' from Greek theos (God) and doron (gift). A stately four-syllable name with warm Mediterranean resonance, carried by a pope, a president, and countless artists.

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Origin HighItalian, Greek, Spanish

MeaningGift of God; Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gift)

U.S. rank (2025)#2752 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,384

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

Teodoro is the Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gift). Several popes and Eastern Roman emperors bore this name. Theodore Roosevelt made it famous in America; Teddy — and indirectly Teodoro — gave his name to one of childhood's great comforts.

Teodoro is used in Italian American and Hispanic communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2411 for boys reflects its use as a traditional Catholic name.

Did you know? Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) became the youngest U.S. president at 42, won the Nobel Peace Prize, created the National Park System, and was the inspiration for the Teddy bear — a name connected to the same Theodore/Teodoro root. The toy was named after him after he famously refused to shoot a bear tied to a tree.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Teodoro — Italian/Spanish/Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

TheodoreTeodorTheodoroe

Nicknames

TeoDoroTheo

Famous Bearers

★Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)
26th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, conservationist, and inspiration for the Teddy bear toy.

If you like Teodoro…

Theodore— the English form of the same Greek name

Teodor— the Slavic form of the same name

Alexandro— shares Teodoro's Greek roots

Alessandro— shares the -ro ending

Ramiro— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teodoro mean?

Teodoro means 'gift of God,' the Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gift).

How do you pronounce Teodoro?

It's said tay-oh-DOR-oh /ˌteɪ.oʊˈdɔːr.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Teodoro a boy or girl name?

Teodoro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Teodoro?

Teodoro ranked #2411 for U.S. boys in 2024.