Theodus is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word "theos" meaning god and "dous" meaning gift. Therefore, Theodus means "gift of God." This name has been used throughout history by various figures in different cultures.
One notable figure with this name was Theodorus of Samos, a famous Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century BC. He was known for his work on conic sections and is credited with discovering that the volume of a pyramid is one-third the volume of its circumscribing cylinder.
Another significant figure was Saint Theodus, also known as Theodore, who was a Christian bishop in the 4th century. He was martyred under Emperor Julian the Apostate and is now venerated as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Despite its historical significance and unique meaning, Theodus remains relatively uncommon today. It has not entered the top rankings of popular baby names in recent years, making it a distinctive choice for parents looking for an unusual yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Theodus has been given to a total of 178 babies in the United States over several decades, with birth years ranging from 1912 to 1985. The years with the highest number of births were 1953 and 1960, each with 8 newborns named Theodus. In contrast, there were 16 years with only 5 babies given this name. Interestingly, there were no recorded births of a child named Theodus in the United States between 1970 and 1974. This data shows that while Theodus was not a highly popular name during these years, it did have some level of usage throughout the period.