Deo
MeaningGod · Latin
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,347 in 1924
10 babies were named Deo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,926 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Deo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deo, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeo first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1924, when it ranked #2,347. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDeo has climbed 2,926 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Deo means “God”.
About the name Deo
Deo is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “God”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-deo”. US birth records list Deo for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 39 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #2,347 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.5 | 132,450 boys |
| 1920s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 1930s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 255,754 boys |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 271,493 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Deo
What does the name Deo mean?
Deo means “God” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Deo?
Deo has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Deo a boy or girl name?
Deo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deo?
Deo ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1924 (#2,347).