Bear vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Bear Rank #829

Teddy Rank #898

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Bear or Teddy more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Bear and Teddy mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Bear and Teddy boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.