Teo

An international take on Theo that would be easily wearable for a child in the US or any European culture, Teo is a simple but versatile choice. It's popularly used across a number of countries, including Georgia, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Czechia, Italy, England, and Bosnia and Herzegovina too.

Traditionally a nickname for international variations of Theodore or Matthew, such as Matteo and Teodoro, Teo may be said to mean "gift of God". It is pronounced as TAY-o or TEH-o, depending on region and accent. It can also be written as Téo in Portuguese and French, and as Teó (teh-OW) in Hungarian.

In recent years, Teo has also been climbing the US charts, first appearing in 2022. In the latest count, it made the Top 800 and was given to more than 330 boys.

Pronounced TAY-oh.

As of October 2026, Teo ranked #794 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #759 in 2024, Nameberry popularity #437.