Teo

Teo - A very unique male name

Teo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #2782. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Teo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Teo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Teo. The baby boy name Teo was given to 255 baby boys in 2025, ranking #820 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,750 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Teo peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 770.

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Teo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Teo is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #396 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #1,233.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Teo is where you live.

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Teo origin and meaning

Greek, via Spanish and Italian (short form)

A short form built on Theo and the Teo- names, from Greek theos, 'god' — Teo serves Teodoro, Mateo and others, so its full sense ('gift of God' in Theodore and Matthew alike) comes from the names behind it

Teo is the everyday short form of Teodoro and Mateo in Spanish and Italian, and increasingly a name in its own right internationally. US use begins in 1996 and has risen sharply since 2020 to near its 2024 peak, following the wider Theo trend.

Origin uncertain

Teo is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Teo, pop culture references for the name Teo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Teo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Teo, sorted by popularity.

Todd / Ted / Ty / Theo / Teddy / Tate / Tod / Tadeo / Thad / Tad /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Teo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Teo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Teo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TEH-oh · /ˈteɪoʊ/
TAY-oh, following the Spanish pronunciation, and TEE-oh are both heard in English

Around the world

• Teo (Spanish) — The everyday Spanish short form, used as a given name
• Teo (Italian) — The everyday Italian short form, used as a given name

Spellings and nicknames

• Theo — The English short form, a separate established name
• Teodoro — A full name Teo can shorten, a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1996, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Teo for Theo's warmth with a continental twist — two syllables, no hard consonants, and a meaning rooted in 'God' names whichever full form stands behind it.

Worth knowing

• People will assume Theo, or ask whether it is short for Mateo or Teodoro