US Popularity Rank: 3956

Origin: Greek

Meaning: God's gift

Remind baby what a gift they are to the world with the name Theodor. Meaning “gift of God,” it stems from the heroic and renowned moniker Theodore or the Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος or Theódoros. In Greek mythology, the name was borne by many influential figures, such as Theodorus of Samos, a famous sculptor, and architect. After Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, the name found its home in the top 40 baby boy names for quite some time.