Boy Name
Teofilo
Teofilo is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Teofilo — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Teodoro is on your shortlist, Teofilo belongs in the same conversation.
Teofilo meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Teofilo has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Teofilo as T·E·O·F·I·L·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Teofilo is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Teofilo variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Teofiloa, Teofiloe, Teofiloy, Teofil.
- Nicknames: Teof and T.
- Middle names: Pair Teofilo with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Teofilo middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Teodoro, Teodora, Terance, Terrace, Tavares — full picks on the sibling names for Teofilo guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Teofilo? Browse our names like Teofilo guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Teofilo
What does the name Teofilo mean?
Teofilo has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Teofilo?
The exact origin of Teofilo is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Teofilo?
Teofilo has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Teofilo a boy's or girl's name?
Teofilo is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Teofilo in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Teofilo sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Teofilo?
Names that share Teofilo's sound and style include Teodoro, Teodora, Terance, Terrace, Tavares.
What middle names pair well with Teofilo?
Good middle-name fits for Teofilo pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Teofilo is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Teofilo is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Teofilo?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Teofilo share its rhythm without rhyming — Teodoro, Teodora, Terance all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.