Harry vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Teddy Rank #898

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Harry or Teddy more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Harry and Teddy mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Harry and Teddy boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.