Boy · #6,171 in 2026

Theodorus

Theodoros or Theodorus is a masculine given name, from which Theodore is derived. The feminine version is Theodora. It may refer to:

  • Ancient Greek
  • Dutch
Current Rank
#6,171
Peak Rank
#6,171 (2024)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6171
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Theodorus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Theodoros or Theodorus is a masculine given name, from which Theodore is derived. The feminine version is Theodora. It may refer to:

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Ancient Greek
  • Dutch

The Story of Theodorus

The earliest SSA record of Theodorus as a baby boy name dates back to 2020, when 7 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Theodorus — #6,171 in the national rankings. Theodorus last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 14 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 30 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2020s to the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Theodorus

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Theodorus. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Theodorus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Theodorus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theodorus

What does the name Theodorus mean?
Theodoros or Theodorus is a masculine given name, from which Theodore is derived. The feminine version is Theodora. It may refer to:
What is the origin of the name Theodorus?
Theodorus has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Ancient Greek, Dutch.
How popular is Theodorus in 2026?
In 2026, Theodorus ranks #6,171 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Theodorus most popular?
Theodorus reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,171 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Theodorus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Theodorus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Theodorus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Theodorus include Rein, Osher, Farzad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Theodorus?
Common variants and related forms of Theodorus include Theo, Theodoor, Theodoros. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Theodorus

Theodorus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Theodorus's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,171. Use the chart and map above to compare Theodorus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.