Teo
How to say it: TAY-oh · /ˈteɪoʊ/
Short form of Teodoro/Matteo, ultimately from Greek 'theos' meaning God; stands alone in Latin cultures.
Teo was the 90th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 318 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #18 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #90 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 318 |
| Share of births | 1 in 777 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #18 |
| In France, 2025 | #43 among boys’ names, 85 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Teo grew almost entirely over the last forty years to reach its best in the 2020s. Sitting at its peak, it is expected to move higher.
What goes with it
Compact and crisp with a bright snap, Teo feels lively. Enzo pairs well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Teo is about 1 in 33.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #43 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #465.
Famous people named Teo
- Teo Fabi (born 1955)Italian racecar driver
- Teo Chee Hean (born 1954)Singaporean politician
- Teo Macero (1925–2008)American jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer
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