Theodore
A Greek given name with Australian ranking history from 2013 to 2025.
Popularity of Theodore in Australia
2024 #3→2025 #3Steady
Theodore ranks 3rd for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 3rd in 2024. Since first appearing at 96th in 2013, it has moved up 93 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #3 |
| 2024 | #3 |
| 2023 | #12 |
| 2022 | #15 |
| 2021 | #15 |
| 2020 | #15 |
| 2019 | #25 |
| 2018 | #37 |
| 2017 | #42 |
| 2016 | #55 |
| 2015 | #55 |
| 2014 | #73 |
| 2013 | #96 |
Meaning
The name Theodore is commonly linked to gift of God.
In a nutshellTheodore means “gift of God”.
Origin
Theodore is usually described as a Greek given name.
Origin in briefGreek Given Name
Quick answers
Questions about Theodore
Is Theodore a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Theodore ranked #3 for baby boys in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Theodore becoming more popular?
Theodore held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #96 in 2013 to #3 in 2025.
Is Theodore a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Theodore appears as a baby boy name.
What does Theodore mean?
Theodore is most commonly linked to gift of God.
What is the origin of Theodore?
Theodore is usually described as a Greek given name.
Is Theodore short for anything?
Theodore is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Theo or Teddy.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20