Rising since 1986, #793 for boys today.
Popularity of Teo since 1968
Babies named Teo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 406 |
| 2010s | 905 |
| 2020s | 1,485 |
Meaning & origin
Teo is a short, melodic name with roots across Italy, Spain, and Portugal. As a modern independent name, it has been rising in popularity since 1986, reaching its peak rank of 793 in 2025, where approximately 1 in 5,371 boys received the name. Though first recorded in U.S. data in 1968, its recent climb reflects the appeal of concise vowel-ending names. The name is most popular in California, Utah, and New York. Teo carries a straightforward meaning derived from the Greek Theodoros ('gift of God'), though its use as a standalone name is a relatively recent phenomenon.
Teo is a short form of Teodoro (Italian, Spanish) or Teodoro (Portuguese), which derive from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning 'gift of God.' While historically a nickname, it has been used as an independent given name in Italy, Spain, and Portugal since the 20th century. Its rise in English-speaking countries is influenced by the broader trend of short, vowel-ending names.
Where Teo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Teo” around the world
Where Teo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Teo
Names that share Teo's style, for a brother or sister.
