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Teofilo

♂ Boy

Pronounced teh-OH-fee-loh /teˈo.fi.lo/Medium

Meaning: Teofilo is the Spanish and Italian form of Theophilus, from Greek theos ('god') and philos ('friend'), meaning 'friend of God' or 'loved by God.' A warm, classic heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm heritage name of faith: Teofilo means 'friend of God' (said 'teh-OH-fee-loh'). Classic, melodic, and rooted.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningTeofilo is the Spanish and Italian form of Theophilus, from Greek theos ('god') and philos ('friend'), meaning 'friend of God' or 'loved by God.' A warm, classic heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12152 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,040

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019052024

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

Teofilo descends from the Greek Theophilus, joining theos ('god') and philos ('friend') for 'friend of God.' It became a warm, classic name in Spanish and Italian families (said 'teh-OH-fee-loh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a boys' name, mostly among families of Hispanic and Italian heritage. Rare here, classic in its home cultures.

Did you know? Teofilo is the Spanish and Italian form of Theophilus, from Greek for 'friend of God' — a name of faith carried across the Mediterranean (said 'teh-OH-fee-loh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Teofilo — Spanish/Italian form of Theophilus; Greek 'friend of God'

Variations

TheophilusTeofil

Nicknames

TeoFilo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teofilo mean?

Teofilo is a Spanish and Italian form of Theophilus, from Greek for 'friend of God' or 'loved by God.'

How do you pronounce Teofilo?

It's said teh-OH-fee-loh /teˈo.fi.lo/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Teofilo a boy or girl name?

Here Teofilo is used as a boy's name, as it traditionally is.

How popular is Teofilo?

Teofilo is rare for boys in the U.S. and a familiar classic in Spanish and Italian families.

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