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Theophil

♂ Boy

Pronounced THEE-oh-fil /ˈθiː.oʊ.fɪl/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God' (theos, 'God,' + philos, 'loved, friend') — the name Theophilus addressed in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Handled respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rich Greek name: Theophil means 'friend of God' (said 'THEE-oh-fil'). Storied and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God' (theos, 'God,' + philos, 'loved, friend') — the name Theophilus addressed in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Handled respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#13969 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191519122023

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

Theophil comes from the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God' (theos, 'God,' + philos, 'friend'). Theophilus is addressed at the opening of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles — a storied, faith-rich name, rare in the U.S. (said 'THEE-oh-fil').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, faith-rich, and storied.

Did you know? Theophil comes from the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God' — the Theophilus addressed in Luke and Acts (said 'THEE-oh-fil').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Theophil — Greek Theophilos 'friend of God'; Luke & Acts

Variations

TheophilusTeofilTheophile

Nicknames

TheoPhil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Theophil mean?

Theophil is from the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God'; Theophilus is addressed in Luke and Acts.

How do you pronounce Theophil?

It's said THEE-oh-fil /ˈθiː.oʊ.fɪl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Theophil a boy or girl name?

Theophil is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Theophil?

Theophil is a very rare name in the U.S.

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