Red vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Red

Boy #5,440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color red"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Red Rank #5,440

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #5440 for Red.

Is Red or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Red at #5440 in the United States.

What do Red and Ted mean?

Red means "the color red" (Old English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Red and Ted boy or girl names?

Red is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.