US Popularity Rank: 17193

Origin: Greek

Meaning: God's gift

Full of charm and steeped in history, Theodorus is of Greek origin and is typically masculine. Meaning “God’s gift,” it may remind baby of what a gift they are to the world. Derived from the Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος or Theódoros, it boasts a heroic aura and was borne by a number of influential figures in Greek mythology, such as Theodorus of Samos, a famous sculptor and architect. Variants of the name include Theodore or Teodor, which became one of the most popular baby names after Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901.