Théophile
Théophile is a male given name: 98% of people named Théophile are men, and it is recorded as male in 4 of the 4 countries covered.
- Verdict
- Male
- Male / female split
- 98% male / 2% female
- Confidence
- Medium (8 to 63 weighted country observations)
- Most common in
- Belgium, Luxembourg, France
- US births since 1880
- 216 male / 0 female
- Data
- nam_dict (GFDL) + US SSA
- Updated
- 2026-09-11
How to address Théophile
When you do not know their gender for certain, the full name with no title is the safe choice: "Dear Théophile," in English, "Guten Tag Théophile," in German. Théophile is a male given name: about 98% of people named Théophile are men. A quick look at a profile confirms it for certain.
Ready-made greetings in six languages
English
Dear Théophile,
German
Guten Tag Théophile,
French
Bonjour Théophile,
Spanish
Estimado/a Théophile:
Chinese
Théophile您好：
Japanese
Théophile様
English
Hi Théophile,
German
Hi Théophile,
French
Salut Théophile,
Spanish
Hola Théophile,
Chinese
Théophile你好：
Japanese
Théophileさん
This is a statistical estimate, not a statement about the gender, identity or correct form of address of any particular person.
Country breakdown
| Country | How common | Usually | Male share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | rare | man's name | 98% |
| Luxembourg | rare | man's name | 98% |
| France | rare | man's name | 98% |
| United States | rare | man's name | 100% |
United States birth data
216 male · 0 female · 216 births recorded
Since 1980: 100% male.
Frequently asked questions
Is Théophile a male or female name?
Théophile is a male given name: 98% of people named Théophile are men, and it is recorded as male in 4 of the 4 countries covered.
How do I address Théophile in an email?
When you do not know their gender for certain, the full name with no title is the safe choice: "Dear Théophile," in English, "Guten Tag Théophile," in German. Théophile is a male given name: about 98% of people named Théophile are men. A quick look at a profile confirms it for certain.
Is Théophile a unisex name?
Théophile is not a unisex name: 98% of people named Théophile are men. Théophile leans strongly male overall.
Related names
Sources
Gender by country: nam_dict, the c't first-names dictionary by Joerg Michael, roughly 44,000 names across 55 countries, licensed GFDL. US frequencies: United States Social Security Administration baby-name data, public domain. Method: how we classify names. Full dataset: data & licences. Data built 2026-09-11.
DearWho, "Is Théophile a male or female name?", https://dearwho.vercel.app/name/theophile (accessed 2026-09-11). Data: nam_dict (J. Michael, GFDL) and US SSA, built 2026-09-11.
BibTeX
@misc{dearwho_theophile,
title = {Is Théophile a male or female name?},
author = {{DearWho}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://dearwho.vercel.app/name/theophile},
note = {Data: nam_dict (GFDL), US SSA public domain}
}