Theos

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Pronounced THEE-os /ˈθiːɒs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek theos, 'god, the divine' — the root behind Theodore and Theo. Used as a bold, meaning-rich short name. We note the reverent sense respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A weighty name: Theos is Greek for 'god, the divine' (said 'THEE-os'). Bold and reverent.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek theos, 'god, the divine' — the root behind Theodore and Theo. Used as a bold, meaning-rich short name. We note the reverent sense respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#10764 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Theos comes from Greek theos, 'god, the divine,' the element behind names like Theodore. As a standalone given name it reads bold and weighty, which we note respectfully. Strong and rooted (said 'THEE-os').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, a bold Greek-rooted pick. Weighty, bold, and uncommon.

Did you know? Theos means 'god' or 'the divine' in Greek - the root of Theodore and Theo - a bold short name we note respectfully for its reverent sense (said 'THEE-os').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Theos — Greek 'god, the divine'; root of Theodore

Variations

TheoTeos

Nicknames

Theo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Theos mean?

Theos is Greek for 'god' or 'the divine,' which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Theos?

It's said THEE-os /ˈθiːɒs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Theos a boy or girl name?

Theos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Theos?

Theos is a rare, bold Greek-rooted name for boys in the U.S.