Theos

A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning god.

Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Theos by the numbers

Theos was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Theos. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Theogift of God2,398 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Theongodly or divine9 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Theronhunter87 in the US (2017)
  • Tomostwin; Welsh form of Thomas49 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Talosthe bronze giant of crete in mythology6 in the US (2017)
  • Thanosdeath, immortal; short for Athanasios3 in England and Wales (2025)

Other names that mean God

Like Theos, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh13,294 in the US (2017)
  • Michaelwho is like God?12,612 in the US (2017)
  • DanielGod is my judge11,654 in the US (2017)
  • Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
  • SamuelGod has heard10,339 in the US (2017)
  • JohnGod is gracious9,444 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Theos

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