Teofilo
Meaningfriend of God · Greek
Teofilo is a Mexican boy name meaning “friend of God”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Teofilo has the name Teo hiding inside it.
- GenerationTeofilo peaked in 1905, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryTeofilo first shows up in US birth records in 1905, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 120 years since.
US births per million boys, 1905–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Teofilo
Teofilo is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “friend of God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1900s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Teofilo
What does the name Teofilo mean?
Teofilo means “friend of God” and comes from Greek. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Teofilo?
Teofilo is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Teofilo a boy or girl name?
Teofilo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Teofilo?
Teofilo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,233 in 1905, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Teofilo?
If you like Teofilo, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Teofilo?
Teofilo is a Mexican boy name meaning “friend of God”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.