What does Theodoros mean?
Greek Theodoros (Theodore), from 'theos' ('god') and 'doron' ('gift'), i.e. 'gift of God'. The feminine form is Theodora.
What does Hermes mean?
Hermes is the swift Greek messenger god; the origin of his name is uncertain.
Theodoros vs Hermes
Which is more popular?
Hermes is more popular than Theodoros today: about 37 US babies were given the name Hermes in 2025, compared with 0 named Theodoros.
| Theodoros | Hermes | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Gift of God | Messenger of the gods |
| Origin | greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | theh-oh-DOH-ros | HER-meez |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1924 |
| Peak year | 2024 (29) | 2025 (37) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 37 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Theodoros
Hermes
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Theodoros | Hermes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 133 | 170 |
| 2010s | 127 | 119 |
| 2000s | 58 | 101 |
| 1990s | 55 | 104 |
| 1980s | 97 | 104 |
| 1970s | 74 | 40 |
| 1960s | 13 | 47 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Theodoros or Hermes more popular?
Hermes is more popular than Theodoros today: about 37 US babies were given the name Hermes in 2025, compared with 0 named Theodoros.
What is the difference between Theodoros and Hermes?
Theodoros means Gift of God (greek origin), while Hermes means Messenger of the gods (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Theodoros or Hermes?
In US records, Theodoros first appears in 0 and Hermes in 1924, so Theodoros has the longer recorded history.