Teófilo

Teófilo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Teófilo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Teófilo

Teófilo belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Teófilo first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1408 in 1905, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 1,040 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Teófilo in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#1408 in 1905
Peak year
1978
Babies named Teófilo in 2024
6
Total since 1880
1,040

Teófilo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#4432 in 2008
Babies named Teófilo in 2008
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Teófilo mean?

The meaning of Teófilo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Teófilo a boy or girl name?

Teófilo is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Teófilo?

Teófilo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Teófilo?

Teófilo first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #1408 in 1905, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.