Ben vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Ben Rank #802

Teddy Rank #898

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Ben or Teddy more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Ben and Teddy mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Ben and Teddy boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.