Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Teo
BoySpanish, Italian· “short for Teodoro or Mateo; gift of God”
- Meaning
- short for Teodoro or Mateo; gift of God
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- TAY-oh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #794
- US babies 2025
- 318
- Best rank
- #761 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Teo
Teo is a Spanish and Italian name that is usually said to mean “short for Teodoro or Mateo; gift of God”.
Teo is a short form of names like Teodoro and Mateo, both of which carry the meaning gift of God. Teodoro comes from the Greek Theodoros, while Mateo comes through Latin from the Hebrew Mattityahu. In Spanish, Italian and Croatian it is used as a name in its own right. It is short, bright and easy to pronounce, and it fits well alongside names like Leo, Theo and Milo. For families who like the sound of Theo but want a Spanish or Italian feel, Teo offers a simple and warm alternative.
Popularity over time
Teo first appears in US Social Security records in 1968. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. Its best national rank was #761 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 335 babies. In 2025, 318 babies were named Teo, and it ranked #794 nationally. That is 261% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,201 in 1980, #5,015 in 2000, #2,141 in 2010, and #794 in 2025. Of the 2,987 US boys named Teo since records began, 50% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 905 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Izael, Santos, Ayan, Bjorn, and Mustafa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Teo ranked highest in California, New York, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #396 | 84 |
| New York | #524 | 31 |
| Utah | #555 | 8 |
| New Jersey | #600 | 12 |
| Washington | #601 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Teo is usually pronounced TAY-oh, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with T and ends in “-eo”.
Middle names for Teo
A few middle names that flow with Teo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Teo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Teo mean?
Teo is a Spanish and Italian name that is usually said to mean “short for Teodoro or Mateo; gift of God”.
What is the origin of the name Teo?
Teo has Spanish, Italian, and Greek roots. Teo is a short form of names like Teodoro and Mateo, both of which carry the meaning gift of God.
Is Teo a popular name?
Yes. Teo ranked #794 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Teo a boy or girl name?
Teo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Teo?
Teo is usually pronounced TAY-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings