Tilo

Tilo is a masculine first name, primarily regarded as a diminutive of names with the element 'Diet-'. It has mainly established itself as a short form of Tillmann and carries the meanings 'the man of the people', 'the man from the people', or, more freely interpreted, 'the leader of the people'.

What does the name Tilo mean?

The first name Tilo is a diminutive derived from names that begin with 'Diet-'. It is mainly considered an independent short form of Tillmann and has meanings in this context such as 'the man of the people', 'the man from the people', or even 'the leader of the people'. Additionally, the name can be viewed as a shortened variant of Theoderich ('the ruler of the people') and as an alternative form of Dietrich ('the powerful in the people'). Its origin can be found in the Old High German diot or thiot, or in Old Frankish thiuda, which means 'the people'. Other forms include Thilo, Tillo, Thielo, Til, Till, and Tile.

Where does the name Tilo come from?

The name Tilo has its roots in Old High German and means 'the man of the people'.

How do you pronounce Tilo?

The name Tilo has a harmonious and flowing pronunciation, consisting of two syllables. It is generally pronounced as 'Ti-lo' [ˈtiːlo], with the first syllable starting with a long I sound that is clear and bright. The second syllable ends with a rounded O sound. This open vowel structure conveys a pleasant overall impression. Tilo sounds Nordic and friendly – a name with a clear line and gentle aura.

When is the name day of Tilo?

The name day for Tilo is celebrated on January 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Tilo enjoys great popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 410th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 369th place. In the last ten years, Tilo has been given approximately 1,300 times, placing it 439th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 509th.

Nicknames & pet names

T-Low / Tili / Tilito / Till / Tille / Tilotubbi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Tilo Backhaus (German beach volleyball player)
• Tilo Baumgartel (artist from Germany)
• Tilo Beckmann (German singer)
• Tilo Gutzeit (figure skater from Germany)
• Tilo Heinemann (footballer from Germany)
• Tilo Jung (journalist (YouTube))
• Tilo Keiner (actor from Germany)
• Tilo Klette (German basketball player)
• Tilo Koch (German volleyball player)
• Tilo Medek (German composer)
• Tilo Nest (actor from Germany)
• Tilo Prückner (German actor and screenwriter)
• Tilo Sattler (German football player)
• Tilo Schmitz (voice actor)
• Tilo Schulz (German artist)
• Tilo von Berlepsch (German actor)
• Tilo Wolff (musician)