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Ike vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ike Rank #2,970
Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2970 for Ike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ike or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Ike and Ted mean?

Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Ike and Ted boy or girl names?

Ike is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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