Rising since 2005, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Teodor since 2005
Babies named Teodor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 217 |
| 2020s | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Teodor is a cross-European form of Theodore that has been gaining quiet traction in the United States. First recorded in 2005, it reached its peak rank of 3,036 in 2025, with about 1 in 42,702 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2005, and it is most popular in New York. The name maintains a classical, international feel, appealing to parents who want a familiar yet distinctive alternative to the more common Theodore. Its religious resonance and strong consonants give it a solid, grounded quality that suits a child in any era.
Teodor is a Scandinavian, Romanian, and Slavic form of Theodore, which derives from the Greek name Theodoros, from theos (god) and doron (gift). The name has been used across Europe since early Christian times, often borne by saints and royalty. In Scandinavia, it was historically more common in Norway and Sweden, and in Romania it is a traditional given name.
Where Teodor is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Teodor” around the world
Where Teodor lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teo, Ted, Teddy
Sibling names for Teodor
Names that share Teodor's style, for a brother or sister.
