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Theodoro

♂ Boy

Pronounced teh-oh-DOH-roh /tɛ.oˈdɔ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Theodore — Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'High

In 30 seconds: God's gift, in flowing Romance: Theodoro is the Italian and Spanish Theodore — distinguished, melodic, and warm. A classic with grandeur.
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Origin HighGreek, Italian
MeaningItalian/Spanish form of Theodore — Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#2934 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 309

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519292025

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

Theodoro is an Italian and Spanish form of Theodore — Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'. A distinguished, melodic classic across Italy, Brazil, and the Spanish-speaking world.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Theodore means 'gift of God' (theos plus doron) — and Theodoro is its lush Italian and Spanish form, with extra Romance-language music.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Teodoro — etymology

Variations

TheodoreTeodoroTheodorus

Nicknames

TeoTheo

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If you like Theodoro…

Teodoro— the Spanish/Italian spelling
Theodore— the English form
Theodoros— the Greek form
Alexandro— a fellow Greek choice
Alessandro— shares the -ro ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Theodoro mean?

Theodoro is the Italian/Spanish Theodore, Greek for 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Theodoro?

It's said teh-oh-DOH-roh /tɛ.oˈdɔ.roʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Theodoro a boy or girl name?

Theodoro is a boy's name.

How popular is Theodoro?

Theodoro is a rare name in the U.S.

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